shot put

shot put

n.1. An athletic event in which contestants attempt to put a heavy metal ball as far as possible.2. The standard ball used in this competition.

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shot′-put′ter (-po͝ot′ər) n.shot′-put′ting n.

shot put

n 1. (Athletics (Track & Field)) an athletic event in which contestants hurl or put a heavy metal ball or shot as far as possible 2. (Athletics (Track & Field)) a single put of the shot ˈshot-ˌputter n

shot′ put`

n. 1. a field event in which a heavy ball or shot is thrown or put for distance. 2. a single throw or put of the shot. [1895–1900] shot′-put`ter, n. shot′-put`ting, n.

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shot put - an athletic competition in which a heavy metal ball is hurled as far as possiblefield event - a competition that takes place on a field rather than on a running track

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