athletics: Meaning and Definition of

ath•let•ics

Pronunciation: (ath-let'iks), [key]
— n.
  1. athletic sports, as running, rowing, or boxing.
  2. track-and-field events.
  3. the practice of athletic exercises; the principles of athletic training.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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