shot puts

A form of shot put — An athletics event where a competitor must hurl a heavy metal orb ("shot") as far as possible. Because of the weight of the ball this is done with a pushing ("putting") motion rather than a throwing motion.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of shot put
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