shot put

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shot put

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.

shot-putter (sh

r) n.

shot-putting n.

shot put

1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Athletics (Track & Field)) an athletic event in which contestants hurl or put a heavy metal ball or shot as far as possible

2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Athletics (Track & Field)) a single put of the shot

shot-putter n

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Noun

shot put - an athletic competition in which a heavy metal ball is hurled as far as possible

field event - a competition that takes place on a field rather than on a running track

Translations

shot put n the shot put → il lancio del peso

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