shotput

shotput
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.
  shotʹ-put'ter (shŏtʹpo͝ot'ər) n. shotʹ-put'ting n.

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