flying disc
Aerodynamic spinning toy
A flying disc is a flat, round object designed to be thrown and caught, gliding on air currents when spun.
Frisbee is the most familiar brand name, often used generically.
Flying disc also names the sport played with such equipment, from casual beach tosses to competitive ultimate: We played flying disc in the park.
Seize or snag
- tossLight, casual throw
- throwPropel by arm motion
- parkPublic leisure grounds
- beachSandy waterside margin
backyard · picnic · lawn · friends · family · summer · sunshine · playground
Move with effortless continuity
- liftMechanism for vertical transport
- dragResistance through fluid
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- stabilityResistance to displacement
flight · trajectory · airfoil · Bernoulli · angle of attack · rotation · hover · arc
Highest or most extreme
- frisbee golfSport throwing discs at baskets
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- hammerTool for striking nails
- forehandPalm-outward racket stroke
backhand · pull · pivot · end zone · handler · cutter · marking · turnover
Novelty toy manufacturer
- plasticCapable of being molded
- colorfulFull of varied hues
- durableAble to withstand use
- flexibleAble to bend freely
lightweight · grip · rim · dome · mold · collectible · glow-in-the-dark · children
Small plate beneath cup
- RoswellNew Mexico city, UFO-famous
- Area 51Classified Nevada test facility
- sightingInstance of perceiving something
- unidentifiedNot yet recognized
alien · extraterrestrial · abduction · hover · anomaly · encounter · conspiracy · phenomenon
catch
Seize or snag
beach · backyard · picnic · lawn · friends · family · summer · sunshine · playground · recess
glide
Move with effortless continuity
stability · flight · trajectory · airfoil · Bernoulli · angle of attack · rotation · hover · arc · curve
ultimate
Highest or most extreme
- frisbee golfSport throwing discs at baskets
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- hammerTool for striking nails
forehand · backhand · pull · pivot · end zone · handler · cutter · marking · turnover · league
Wham-O
Novelty toy manufacturer
flexible · lightweight · grip · rim · dome · mold · collectible · glow-in-the-dark · children · plaything
saucer
Small plate beneath cup
- RoswellNew Mexico city, UFO-famous
- Area 51Classified Nevada test facility
- sightingInstance of perceiving something
unidentified · alien · extraterrestrial · abduction · hover · anomaly · encounter · conspiracy · phenomenon · mystery
flying discball
Spherical plaything or gala
rock · stone · shot put · cannonball · dead weight