Meaning Of The Word Shot put

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shot put
singular noun: In athletics, the shot put is a competition in which people throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible.

shot put in American English
a contest in which a heavy metal ball is propelled for distance with an overhand thrust from the shoulder
noun: a field event in which a heavy ball or shot is thrown or put for distance

shot put in British English
noun: an athletic event in which contestants hurl or put a heavy metal ball or shot as far as possible

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