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′-put′ter (-po͝ot′ər) n.
shot′-put′ting n.
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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
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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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| Noun | 1. |  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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shot put
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