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shot put
This term refers specifically to the sport or the act of throwing the heavy metal ball. It is distinct from other throwing events like the javelin or discus due to the "putting" motion, where the ball is pushed from the shoulder rather than thrown in a wide arc.
In a sporting context, the term is used both to describe the event itself and the physical object being thrown. While the object is a ball, it is almost never referred to as a "shot put ball" in professional athletics, but simply as the "shot."
Meanings
Examples
He won the gold medal in the shot put at the Olympics.
I wonder if I can improve my distance in the shot put this season.
The athlete stepped out of the circle and fouled his shot put attempt.
She has a powerful technique that makes her a favorite in the shot put.
The heavy metal ball of the shot put landed far beyond the mark.
I need to focus on my release angle for the shot put.
The school track team is practicing shot put on the field today.