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shot put
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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.

shot-putter (shtptr) n.
shot-putting n.

shot put
n
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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.shot putshot 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 putil lancio del peso
shot put n the shot putil lancio del peso


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