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Noun: athletics  ath'le-tiks
  1. (weight class) an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
    - sport
     
  2. A contest between athletes
    - athletic contest, athletic competition
     
  3. Participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity

Type of: competition, contest, diversion, extracurricular activity, recreation

Encyclopedia: Athletics

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