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—GYMS[n. -S] · a room for athletic activities / ----- { gym gymnasium § gymnasia gymnasiums gyms § gym gyms }
—MATEHST[v. MATTED, MATTING°, MATS] [Wiktionary - Sense 3] A floor pad to protect athletes.
—PUTSTZ[v. PUT°, PUTTING, PUTS] [Wiktionary - Sense 9] To throw with a pushing motion, especially in reference to the sport of shot put. (Do not confuse with putt.)
—CAGEDRSY[v. CAGED, CAGING, CAGES] [Wiktionary - Sense 7] The area from which competitors throw a discus or hammer.
—GEARS[v. -ED, -ING°, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
—GYMS—[n. -S] · a room for athletic activities / ----- { gym gymnasium § gymnasia gymnasiums gyms § gym gyms }
—JOCKOSY[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 5] An athletic supporter worn by men to support the genitals especially during sports.
APLANES[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 5] A similar division of a racetrack to keep runners apart.
—MATS—[v. MATTED, MATTING°, MATS] [Wiktionary - Sense 3] A floor pad to protect athletes.
SMILERS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 8] A race of 1 mile's length; a race of around 1 mile's length (usually 1500 or 1600 meters)
—PUTS—[v. PUT°, PUTTING, PUTS] [Wiktionary - Sense 9] To throw with a pushing motion, especially in reference to the sport of shot put. (Do not confuse with putt.)
—SHOTEST[v. SHOTTED, SHOTTING, SHOTS] [Wiktionary - Sense 8] The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
—XYSTIS[n. -S] · xystus «a roofed area where athletes trained in ancient Greece~» / ----- { xyst xystos xystus § xysti xystoi xysts }
—BLADEDRS[v. BLADED, BLADING°, BLADES] [Wiktionary - Sense 25] An artificial foot used by amputee athletes, shaped like an upside-down question mark.
—CAGED—[v. CAGED, CAGING, CAGES] [Wiktionary - Sense 7] The area from which competitors throw a discus or hammer.
—CAGES—[v. CAGED, CAGING, CAGES] [Wiktionary - Sense 7] The area from which competitors throw a discus or hammer.
—DISCI—[n. -CUSES or -CI] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] The athletics event of discus throw.
—JOCKS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 5] An athletic supporter worn by men to support the genitals especially during sports.
—JOCKY—[a. JOCKIER, JOCKIEST] · resembling an athlete «one skilled in feats of physical strength and agility»
FPLANES—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 5] A similar division of a racetrack to keep runners apart.
SMILERS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete or a horse who specializes in running races of one mile, or a specified number of miles.
SMILES—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 8] A race of 1 mile's length; a race of around 1 mile's length (usually 1500 or 1600 meters)
BTRACERS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A person who participates in races, especially an athlete.
—RELAYS[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 6] A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. The most common events are 4×100 meter and 4×400 meter competitions.
—SHOTS—[v. SHOTTED, SHOTTING, SHOTS] [Wiktionary - Sense 8] The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
—SPLITS[v. SPLIT°, SPLITTING, SPLITS] [Wiktionary - Sense 33] The elapsed time at specific intermediate points in a race or speedrun.
—ULTRAS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 7] An ultramarathon.
—XYSTI—[n. -TI] · a roofed area where athletes trained in ancient Greece~ / ----- { xyst xystos xystus § xysti xystoi xysts }
—XYSTS—[n. -S] · xystus «a roofed area where athletes trained in ancient Greece~» / ----- { xyst xystos xystus § xysti xystoi xysts }
—AMAZONS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A tall, strong, athletic woman.
—ANCHORS[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 9] The final runner in a relay race.
—BALLERS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 3] One who plays basketball (US) or association football (UK).
—BLADED—[v. BLADED, BLADING°, BLADES] [Wiktionary - Sense 25] An artificial foot used by amputee athletes, shaped like an upside-down question mark.
—BLADES—[v. BLADED, BLADING°, BLADES] [Wiktionary - Sense 25] An artificial foot used by amputee athletes, shaped like an upside-down question mark.
—CAGING—[v. CAGED, CAGING, CAGES] [Wiktionary - Sense 7] The area from which competitors throw a discus or hammer.
—CLEATS—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] A pair of athletic shoes equipped with cleats.
—DISCUSS[n. -CUSES or -CI] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] The athletics event of discus throw.
—DOPINGS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] The use of drugs to improve athletic performance.
—HURDLEDRS[v. -DLED, -DLING, -DLES] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
SPEELED—[v. -ED, -ING°, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] Dieted down such as having attained a peak contrast of trained muscle volume.
—RELAID—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 6] A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. The most common events are 4×100 meter and 4×400 meter competitions.
—RELAYS—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 6] A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. The most common events are 4×100 meter and 4×400 meter competitions.
—RUNNERS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete.
—RUNWAYS[n. -WAYS] [Wiktionary - Sense 4] In javelin, long jump, and similar events: a short track along which athletes can accelerate themselves for their jumps or throws.
—SIGNEES[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] One who is signed (signed up, enlisted) by someone else; thus, one who signs a contract, especially in athletic contexts.
—SPIKES—[v. SPIKED, SPIKING, SPIKES] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] A pair of athletic shoes equipped with spikes on the sole and heel for better traction.
—SPLITS—[v. SPLIT°, SPLITTING, SPLITS] [Wiktionary - Sense 33] The elapsed time at specific intermediate points in a race or speedrun.
—SPORTS—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] Synonym of sport (“the class of physical activies; athletics”).
—TEKKIES[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletic shoe, a trainer, a sneaker.
—TRYOUTS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A test of the suitability or effectiveness of a person or thing, especially an audition for a performer or athlete, or the advance staging of a play at a small theatre.
—ULTRAS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 7] An ultramarathon.
—XYSTOI—[n. -TOI] · xystus «a roofed area where athletes trained in ancient Greece~» / ----- { xyst xystos xystus § xysti xystoi xysts }
—XYSTOS—[n. -TOI] · xystus «a roofed area where athletes trained in ancient Greece~» / ----- { xyst xystos xystus § xysti xystoi xysts }
—XYSTUS—[n. -TI] · a roofed area where athletes trained in ancient Greece~ / ----- { xyst xystos xystus § xysti xystoi xysts }
—ACROBATS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination, often as part of a circus performance.
—ANCHORS—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 9] The final runner in a relay race.
—ATHLETES[n. -S] · one skilled in feats of physical strength and agility - ATHLETIC° [a.]
—BRUISERS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] In contact sports, an athlete whose size, strength, and/or aggressiveness make it likely that they will cause athletes on the opposing team to suffer physical punishment.
—DOPINGS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] The use of drugs to improve athletic performance.
—FARTLEKS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletic training technique, used especially in running, in which periods of intense effort alternate with periods of less strenuous effort in a continuous workout.
—HURDLED—[v. -DLED, -DLING, -DLES] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
—HURDLERS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete who competes in the hurdling event.
—HURDLES—[v. -DLED, -DLING, -DLES] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] A sport where athletes or animals run along a track obstructed by regularly placed hurdles that must be leapt over.
—IRONMAN—[n. IRONMEN] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An extremely tough and strong athlete, especially one who competes in extreme athletic competitions or in a large number of games consecutively.
—JAMMERS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] A kind of form-fitting swimwear used by athletes, resembling shorts.
—JOCKDOMS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] The world or sphere of jocks (young male athletes).
—JOCKIER—[a. JOCKIER, JOCKIEST] · resembling an athlete «one skilled in feats of physical strength and agility»
—JOCKISH—[a.] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] Like a jock (dim-witted athletic person).
—PARKOURS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletic discipline, in which practitioners traverse any environment in the most efficient way possible using their physical abilities, and which commonly involves running, jumping, vaulting, rolling, flipping, and other similar physical movements.
—PROETTES[n. -S] · a female professional athlete
—PUTTING—[v. PUT°, PUTTING, PUTS] [Wiktionary - Sense 9] To throw with a pushing motion, especially in reference to the sport of shot put. (Do not confuse with putt.)
—RELAYED—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 6] A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. The most common events are 4×100 meter and 4×400 meter competitions.
—RUNWAYS—[n. -WAYS] [Wiktionary - Sense 4] In javelin, long jump, and similar events: a short track along which athletes can accelerate themselves for their jumps or throws.
—SCRATCHY[v. -ED, -ING°, -ES] [Wiktionary - Sense 14] To announce one's non-participation in a race or sports event part of a larger sports meeting that one was previously signed up for, usually in lieu of another event at the same meeting.
—SCULLERSY[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] One who sculls; an athlete who participates in sculling races.
—SHOTTED—[v. SHOTTED, SHOTTING, SHOTS] [Wiktionary - Sense 8] The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
—SIGNINGS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] The act of concluding a contract, especially by an athlete or entertainer with a company.
—STADIUMS[n. -S] · a structure in which athletic events are held
—SWEATERS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise.
—ANCHORED—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 9] The final runner in a relay race.
—ATHLETES—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] plural of athlete
—ATHLETICS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] Having to do with athletes.
—BIATHLONS[n. -S] · an athletic contest
—COHOLDERS[n. -S] · an athlete who holds a record with another
—DISCUSES—[n. -CUSES or -CI] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] The athletics event of discus throw.
—DUATHLONS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletic contest consisting of running and cycling.
—FARTLEKS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletic training technique, used especially in running, in which periods of intense effort alternate with periods of less strenuous effort in a continuous workout.
—GYMKHANAS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] A place of public resort for athletic games, etc.
—GYMNASIAL[n. -SIA or -SIUMS] · a gym «a room for athletic activities» / ----- { gym gymnasium § gymnasia gymnasiums gyms § gym gyms }
—HOMEBREDS[n. -S] · a native athlete
—HURDLING—[v. -DLED, -DLING, -DLES] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A track and field running event where the runners have to jump over a number of hurdles.
—JOCKDOMS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] The world or sphere of jocks (young male athletes).
—JOCKIEST—[a. JOCKIER, JOCKIEST] · resembling an athlete «one skilled in feats of physical strength and agility»
—NONTITLE—[a.] · pertaining to an athletic contest in which a title is not at stake
—PALESTRAELS[n. -TRAS or -TRAE] · a school for athletics in ancient Greece~ / ----- { palaestra palestra § palaestrae palaestras palestrae palestras }
—PROETTES—[n. -S] · a female professional athlete
—REDSHIRTS[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 3] A college athlete who spends a year not participating in official athletic activities, but does not lose his or her eligibility to participate in following years.
—RELAYING—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 6] A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. The most common events are 4×100 meter and 4×400 meter competitions.
—SHOTTING—[v. SHOTTED, SHOTTING, SHOTS] [Wiktionary - Sense 8] The heavy iron ball used for the shot put.
—STADIUMS—[n. -S] · a structure in which athletic events are held
—THINCLADS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A track and field athlete.
—AGONISTIC—[a.] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] Of or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks; athletic.
—ANCHORING—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 9] The final runner in a relay race.
—ANCHORMAN—[n. ANCHORMEN] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.
—ANCHORMEN—[n. ANCHORMEN] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] The most reliable runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.
—ATHLETICS—[n.] [Wiktionary - Sense 3] plural of athletic
—BANNISTERS[n. -S] · Sir Roger (Gilbert). born 1929, British~ athlete and doctor: first man to run a mile in under four minutes (1954) / ----- { banister bannister § banisters bannisters § banister banistered banisters bannister }
—BARNSTORMS[v. -ED, -ING, -S] · to tour rural districts putting on shows, esp~ theatrical, athletic, or acrobatic shows
—BIATHLETES[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete who competes in the biathlon.
—BIATHLONS—[n. -S] · an athletic contest
—COHOLDERS—[n. -S] · an athlete who holds a record with another
—DECATHLONS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletic contest consisting of ten events which includes sprinting, hurdling, jumping, and throwing over a span of two days.
—DUATHLETES[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete who takes part in a duathlon
—GYMKHANAS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] A place of public resort for athletic games, etc.
—GYMNASIUMS[n. -SIA or -SIUMS] · a gym «a room for athletic activities» / ----- { gym gymnasium § gymnasia gymnasiums gyms § gym gyms }
—HOMEBREDS—[n. -S] · a native athlete
—IRONWOMAN—[n. -WOMEN] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An extremely tough and strong female athlete.
—JOCKSTRAPS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.
—PALESTRAE—[n. -TRAS or -TRAE] · a school for athletics in ancient Greece~ / ----- { palaestra palestra § palaestrae palaestras palestrae palestras }
—PALESTRAS—[n. -TRAS or -TRAE] · a school for athletics in ancient Greece~ / ----- { palaestra palestra § palaestrae palaestras palestrae palestras }
—PANCRATIA—[n. -TIA or -TIUMS] · © an athletic contest involving both boxing and wrestling (=pancratia)
—REDSHIRTS—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 3] A college athlete who spends a year not participating in official athletic activities, but does not lose his or her eligibility to participate in following years.
—SCRATCHED—[v. -ED, -ING°, -ES] [Wiktionary - Sense 14] To announce one's non-participation in a race or sports event part of a larger sports meeting that one was previously signed up for, usually in lieu of another event at the same meeting.
—SCRATCHES—[v. -ED, -ING°, -ES] [Wiktionary - Sense 14] To announce one's non-participation in a race or sports event part of a larger sports meeting that one was previously signed up for, usually in lieu of another event at the same meeting.
—SCRIMMAGEDRS[v. -MAGED, -MAGING, -MAGES] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] In some team sports, especially soccer, a practice game which does not count on a team's record.
—SHAMATEURS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A sportsman or athlete who is officially an amateur but who makes money from playing, or who otherwise behaves as a professional.
—SPLITTING—[v. SPLIT°, SPLITTING, SPLITS] [Wiktionary - Sense 33] The elapsed time at specific intermediate points in a race or speedrun.
—SPORTSMAN—[n. SPORTSMEN] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A man who engages in sports; an athlete.
—SUPERJOCKS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletic macho man.
—SUSPENSORSY[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletic support; a jockstrap
—SWEATSUITS[n. -S] · a suit worn by athletes for training comprising knitted cotton trousers fitting closely at the ankle and a light cotton sweater
—TRACKSUITS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A garment, usually consisting of a top and trousers (commonly known as tracksuit bottoms) worn as an outer layer by participants in sporting events such as athletics. The tracksuit is usually designed to be easily removed or replaced, before or after competing. Tracksuits have also been adopted in some cultures as leisurewear.
—TRIATHLONS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running in turn.
—ATHLEISURE—[n.] Clothing that is appropriate for both athletic and leisure pursuits.
—BANNISTERS—[n. -S] · Sir Roger (Gilbert). born 1929, British~ athlete and doctor: first man to run a mile in under four minutes (1954) / ----- { banister bannister § banisters bannisters § banister banistered banisters bannister }
—BARNSTORMS—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] · to tour rural districts putting on shows, esp~ theatrical, athletic, or acrobatic shows
—BIATHLETES—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete who competes in the biathlon.
—DECATHLETES[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete who competes in the decathlon.
—DECATHLONS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletic contest consisting of ten events which includes sprinting, hurdling, jumping, and throwing over a span of two days.
—DUATHLETES—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete who takes part in a duathlon
—GYMNASIUMS—[n. -SIA or -SIUMS] · a gym «a room for athletic activities» / ----- { gym gymnasium § gymnasia gymnasiums gyms § gym gyms }
—HEPTATHLONS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletic contest comprising seven events; contested mostly by women, for whom this is an Olympic sport.
—JOCKSTRAPS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.
—NANDROLONES[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A semisynthetic anabolic steroid C₁₈H₂₆O₂ derived from testosterone that is used in the form of its ester derivatives medically especially to treat anemia associated with kidney disease and illicitly (as by athletes and bodybuilders) to increase muscle mass.
—NONATHLETES[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] Someone who is not an athlete
—PANCRATIUMS[n. -TIA or -TIUMS] · © an athletic contest involving both boxing and wrestling (=pancratia)
—PENTATHLONS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An ancient athletics discipline, featuring five events: stadion, wrestling, long jump, javelin and discus
—PYRAMIDING—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] The practice of an athlete progressively increasing the dosage of an illicit drug to a maximum, and then progressively lowering it, between competitions so as to reduce the chances of being caught.
—RACEWALKERS[n. -S] · (athletics) a person who participates in racewalking
—REDSHIRTED—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 3] A college athlete who spends a year not participating in official athletic activities, but does not lose his or her eligibility to participate in following years.
—SCRIMMAGED—[v. -MAGED, -MAGING, -MAGES] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] In some team sports, especially soccer, a practice game which does not count on a team's record.
—SCRIMMAGES—[v. -MAGED, -MAGING, -MAGES] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] In some team sports, especially soccer, a practice game which does not count on a team's record.
—SPORTSCASTS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] The part of a news program reporting on sports and athletics.
—SUPERJOCKS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletic macho man.
—SWEATPANTS—[n.] · loose thick cotton trousers with elasticated cuffs and an elasticated or drawstring waist, worn esp~ by athletes warming up or training
—SWEATSHIRTS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A loose shirt, usually made of a knit fleece, for athletic wear and now often used as casual apparel.
—SWEATSUITS—[n. -S] · a suit worn by athletes for training comprising knitted cotton trousers fitting closely at the ankle and a light cotton sweater
—TRACKSUITS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A garment, usually consisting of a top and trousers (commonly known as tracksuit bottoms) worn as an outer layer by participants in sporting events such as athletics. The tracksuit is usually designed to be easily removed or replaced, before or after competing. Tracksuits have also been adopted in some cultures as leisurewear.
—TRIATHLETES[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete who competes in the triathlon.
—TRIATHLONS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running in turn.
—TURNVEREINS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A gymnastic or athletic club, originally those promoting German culture. They originated in the 19th century and spread from Germany to the USA, where a small number still exist, at least in name.
—UNATHLETIC—[a.] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] Not athletic; lacking in athleticism.
—ANCHORWOMAN—[n. -WOMEN] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] The most reliable female runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.
—ANCHORWOMEN—[n. -WOMEN] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] The most reliable female runner in a relay team, usually the one that runs last.
—ATHLETICISMS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] The state of being an athlete, or of taking part in athletic events.
—BACKSTRETCH—[n. -ES] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] Synonym of back straight (“straight part of a racetrack, running track, etc., opposite the finishing line”).
—BARNSTORMED—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] · to tour rural districts putting on shows, esp~ theatrical, athletic, or acrobatic shows
—BARNSTORMERS[n. -S] · Derivative of barnstorm «to tour rural districts putting on shows, esp~ theatrical, athletic, or acrobatic shows»
—DECATHLETES—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete who competes in the decathlon.
—HEPTATHLETES[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete who competes in the heptathlon.
—HEPTATHLONS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athletic contest comprising seven events; contested mostly by women, for whom this is an Olympic sport.
—NANDROLONES—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A semisynthetic anabolic steroid C₁₈H₂₆O₂ derived from testosterone that is used in the form of its ester derivatives medically especially to treat anemia associated with kidney disease and illicitly (as by athletes and bodybuilders) to increase muscle mass.
—NONATHLETES—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] Someone who is not an athlete
—NONATHLETICS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] Having no athletic ability (or interest), especially describing one whose interests are academic.
—PANCRATIUMS—[n. -TIA or -TIUMS] · © an athletic contest involving both boxing and wrestling (=pancratia)
—PENTATHLETES[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete who competes in the pentathlon.
—PENTATHLONS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An ancient athletics discipline, featuring five events: stadion, wrestling, long jump, javelin and discus
—PLYOMETRICS—[n.] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A form of exercise that involves the rapid stretching and contracting of muscles to develop muscular power.
—RACEWALKERS—[n. -S] · (athletics) a person who participates in racewalking
—RACEWALKINGS[n. -S] · (athletics) the activity of racing by walking fast rather than running
—REDSHIRTING—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 3] A college athlete who spends a year not participating in official athletic activities, but does not lose his or her eligibility to participate in following years.
—SCRIMMAGING—[v. -MAGED, -MAGING, -MAGES] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] In some team sports, especially soccer, a practice game which does not count on a team's record.
—SLIMNASTICS—[n.] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A form of athletic exercise intended to promote weight loss.
—SPORTSWOMAN—[n. -WOMEN] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A woman who engages in sports; a female athlete.
—SWEATSHIRTS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A loose shirt, usually made of a knit fleece, for athletic wear and now often used as casual apparel.
—TRIATHLETES—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete who competes in the triathlon.
—TURNVEREINS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A gymnastic or athletic club, originally those promoting German culture. They originated in the 19th century and spread from Germany to the USA, where a small number still exist, at least in name.
—ATHLETICALLY—[b.] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] In an athletic manner.
—ATHLETICISMS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] plural of athleticism
—BARNSTORMERS—[n. -S] · Derivative of barnstorm «to tour rural districts putting on shows, esp~ theatrical, athletic, or acrobatic shows»
—BARNSTORMING—[v. -ED, -ING, -S] · to tour rural districts putting on shows, esp~ theatrical, athletic, or acrobatic shows
—HEPTATHLETES—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete who competes in the heptathlon.
—PENTATHLETES—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] An athlete who competes in the pentathlon.
—RACEWALKINGS—[n. -S] · (athletics) the activity of racing by walking fast rather than running
—STEEPLECHASERS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] An athletics event in which the runners have to run 3000 metres round a track, jumping hurdles and a water obstacle along the way.
—SUPERATHLETES[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A very skilled and successful athlete.
—BACKSTRETCHES—[n. -ES] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] Synonym of back straight (“straight part of a racetrack, running track, etc., opposite the finishing line”).
—NONCONFERENCES[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] Not within an athletic conference
—STEEPLECHASERS[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A horse or human athlete who participates in steeplechase racing
—STEEPLECHASES—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 2] An athletics event in which the runners have to run 3000 metres round a track, jumping hurdles and a water obstacle along the way.
—SUPERATHLETES—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A very skilled and successful athlete.
—ULTRADISTANCE—[a.] · Derivative of ultra-distance «(modifier) (athletics) covering a distance in excess of 30 miles, often as part of a longer race or competition»
—UNATHLETICISMS† lack of athletic ability [n. -S]
—ERYTHROPOIETINS[n. -S] · a hormone, secreted by the kidney in response to low levels of oxygen in the tissues, that increases the rate of erythropoiesis. It has been used as a performance-enhancing drug for athletes and racehorses EPO~
—STEEPLECHASERS—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] A horse or human athlete who participates in steeplechase racing
—UNATHLETICISMS—† lack of athletic ability [n. -S]
—ERYTHROPOIETINS—[n. -S] · a hormone, secreted by the kidney in response to low levels of oxygen in the tissues, that increases the rate of erythropoiesis. It has been used as a performance-enhancing drug for athletes and racehorses EPO~
—ULTRAMARATHONER—[n. -S] [Wiktionary - Sense 1] Someone who participates in ultramarathons.

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