shotput

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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

nounshotput (countable and uncountable, plural shotputs)

plural shotputs

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of shot put.
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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shotput,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shotput.

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