Shot-putting
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shot-putting is a noun meaning The act of competing in the track and field event of putting the shot, attempting to throw a heavy metal ball for maximum distance using a pushing motion (rather than a bent arm throw) due to the balls great weight.
Meaning
The act of competing in the track and field event of putting the shot, attempting to throw a heavy metal ball for maximum distance using a pushing motion (rather than a bent arm throw) due to the balls great weight.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shotput, shot-putter, shotputter, putting, putt, trapshooting.
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