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JIM THORPE

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Overview

JIM THORPE (noun)
  The noun JIM THORPE has 1 sense:

1. outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)play

  Familiarity information: JIM THORPE used as a noun is very rare.


English dictionary: Word details


JIM THORPE (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

James Francis Thorpe; Jim Thorpe; Thorpe

Instance hypernyms:

athlete; jock (a person trained to compete in sports)


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