shot put
The 'shot put' is a key event in track and field, requiring strength and technique to propel a heavy ball for maximum distance.
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Definition
B2Track and Field
(technical, sport)A competition where athletes throw a heavy metal ball from the shoulder as far as possible.
Example
- She won the gold medal in the shot put with a throw of 20 meters.
- The shot put event is always exciting to watch at the Olympics.
B2Track and Field
(technical, sport)The heavy metal ball used in the shot put event.
Example
- The shot put weighs 7.26 kilograms for men and 4 kilograms for women.
- He carried the shot put to the starting circle.
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