Word Finder - athletic

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Having to do with athletes.

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Are you a member of the American Athletic Association?

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Physically active.

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Since you're such an athletic person, you may wish to consider joining.

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Having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape.

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You have such an athletic build—you must work out regularly.

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An attribute of a motion or play which requires fine physical ability.

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The center fielder made an athletic play to snatch the ball from over the fence.

There are athletic institutions, and football is quite a popular game.

He had an athletic build, muscular and well proportioned.

Grasmere is also noted for an athletic meeting in August.

We tied Doylestown—my one athletic claim to fame.

Athletic games, open to all who traced their nationality to Athens, were part of this festival.

At six feet, two inches tall, with a slim, athletic build, he moved with the grace of a dancer.

He was educated at home and at the university of Strassburg, where he was chiefly noted for his athletic skill.

The town is provided with clubs, cricket and athletic grounds and a racecourse.

The white athletic undershirt contrasted attractively with his bronzed skin.

He made no attempt to hide his perusal of the tall, athletic women around her.

Though athletic, he was one of the least militant of the gods; a title rpoµaxos, the Defender, is found only in connexion with a victory of young men ("ephebes") in a battle at Tanagra.

His skin was smooth and warm, stretched taut over an athletic body.

One was also extremely athletic, doing flip-flops across the stage.

This is an adrenaline pumping workout as well as an empowering, athletic workout leaving you fighting fit in record time !

One good online source to begin with is Erogenos, a company that carries large lines of men's underwear, swim wear and sexy athletic wear.

In the report they warn that continuing to have women wear skimpy athletic uniforms can have a detrimental effect on encouraging younger women to participate in athletics due to body image issues.

His inclusion in the side would add a very athletic boost to the team.

I hate sports Why can my husband not simply accept that I am not athletic?

Ideal for regular exercisers looking for a simpler, more athletic workout for the whole body.

The Beagle - another athletic hare hunting hound yet only sixteen inches high.

At Queen's Club, West Kensington, the annual Oxford and Cambridge athletic meeting and others take place, besides football matches, and there is covered accommodation for tennis and other games.

East of the campus is the university playground and athletic field (55 acres), built with funds raised from the alumni.

Alexis Grigorievich Orlov, Count (1737-1808), brother of the above, was by far the ablest member of the Orlov countly family, and was also remarkable for his athletic strength and dexterity.

The two brothers, jealous of the athletic prowess of their step-brother Phocus, slew him; but the crime was discovered, and Peleus and Telamon were banished.

Not what you would call athletic, perhaps, but no beer gut to speak of.

He had a lean athletic body, like a surf lifesaver, but without the suntan.

She is very athletic and will constantly attempt to reach ever higher spots in the house.

He was fond of athletic exercises, had played for Harrow against Eton in 1824.

While Cynthia was proud of her son Randy's athletic achievements, she always saw those abilities as a means to an end—not an end in itself.

He explained that like most athletic activities such as running, climbing, swimming or skiing, ice climbing evolved from the practical necessity of getting someplace not otherwise easily accessed.

We tied Doylestown—my one athletic claim to fame.

Versatile enough to use anytime including aerobics, walking, jogging or other forms of athletic workouts.

My mission is to redefine the somewhat antiquated profile of the squash player to a more dynamic, powerful, modern athletic one.

It contains two Cricket nets and is used for cricket practice, marital arts, athletic training and indoor archery.

The wide-ranging dynamics and athletic coverage of the keyboard were accompanied by careful articulation so we were always able to enjoy the detail.

The best known exponent of tennis was Henry VIII who, as a young man, was extremely athletic and passionate about sport.

But this does seem unduly athletic, given that we've merely refused to pay an extortionate price for a second Singha beer.

Community centers Power to provide and equip buildings for use of clubs having athletic, social or educational objects.

The former Charlton Athletic defender, who joined the bluebirds this summer, missed the start of their Scandinavian tour with a sore knee.

These include horse races, the killing of bears, athletic contests, special dances and theatrical performances.

Dark shoes must be worn; no athletic footwear.

It is the Editorial from the Barnet Bugle No 1, announcing the formation of Barnet Athletic Club in 1954.

Bred to follow vermin into the rock piles, they are very athletic dogs.

The smooth polyamide provides an athletic looking fit and there's a cool buckle detail at the waist to complete this great trunk.

For the first of three opening games against Ryman Premier newcomers the Dons took on newly relegated local rivals Carshalton Athletic at Colston Avenue.

Athletic fans recall in almost reverential tones the huge quantity of drink they shared with their visitors.

He is a tall, athletic second row with a solid build and he likes hitting rucks.

Sports scholarships program The University operates an athletic scholarship and golf bursary program for talented athletes studying at the institution.

Charlton Athletic also had previously looked at signing the starlet, after a trial at the Valley last summer.

Premiership new boys Wigan Athletic are reported to be preparing a bid for England under-21 striker Dean Ashton.