frisbee

Everyday

1. A light plastic disc that you throw and catch by spinning it through the air. tree →
2. The game of throwing and catching such a disc. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and play: people throw a frisbee in the park, on the beach, with friends or dogs. Ultimate (Ultimate Frisbee) is a team sport. In science the spin keeps the frisbee steady and the curved shape helps it glide, like a wing. Phrases: «throw a frisbee», «play frisbee», «catch the frisbee».

Examples

• We played frisbee at the beach. tree →
• My dog jumped up and caught the frisbee in its mouth. tree →
• Throw the frisbee with a flick of your wrist. tree →
• The frisbee landed on the roof! tree →
• A spinning frisbee flies straighter. tree →
• Our class played ultimate frisbee in PE. tree →

Note

Frisbee is a brand name (often written with a capital F: Frisbee), but people use it for any flying disc. Plural: frisbees. Safety: don't throw it near people's faces or near roads.