timer vs athletics

timer and athletics both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
timer	Yes	No	No	No
athletics	Yes	No	No	No

timer (noun)	athletics (noun)
a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end	an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times	participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
(sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed	a contest between athletes