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Term: penthalon

Definition: Penthalon refers to a versatile sporting event featuring various athletic disciplines, typically including running, swimming, shooting, equestrian, and fencing.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A penthalon is a modern pentathlon, an Olympic event comprising five sports disciplines: fencing, freestyle swimming, equestrian show jumping, pistol shooting, and cross-country running.

Sample Sentence: Competing in the penthalon requires exceptional skills in fencing, swimming, shooting, riding, and long-distance running.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing something as penthalon refers to its association with the penthalon event or having a characteristic of involving five athletic disciplines.

Sample Sentence: The penthalon training program aims to improve overall fitness and proficiency in the five disciplines of fencing, swimming, shooting, equestrian, and running.

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