shot put

noun

: a field event in which a shot is heaved for distance
shot-putter noun

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After excelling at shot put in high school, Crouser won four NCAA championships for the University of Texas. David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2024 In track & field, USA’s Ryan Crouser is a favorite in shot put, and the USA is the favorite in the mixed 4x400-meter relay. Larissa Gao, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2024 Paralympics Photo of the Day: A Vampire Who Bites Medals By Alan Taylor Gold-medalist Mauricio Valencia of Team Colombia poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the men’s shot put F34 final on day 10 of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games. Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2024 Zoom in: Ryan Crouser, of Boring, successfully defended his gold medal in shot put to become the first ever to win three consecutive golds in the sport. Meira Gebel, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shot put 

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shot put was in 1887

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“Shot put.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shot%20put. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

shot put

noun
: a field event in which a heavy metal ball is heaved for distance
shot-putter
-ˌpu̇t-ər
noun

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