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shot-putter

[ shot-poot-er ]

noun

  1. a participant in shot put.


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Other Words From

  • shot-putting noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of shot-putter1

First recorded in 1880–85; shot put + -er 1

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Example Sentences

I thought I was bein' humorous; for Dudley's about as much of a lady's man as he is a heavy shot putter.

There is a shot-putter, stopping a moment to chaff with a friend, stripped to the waist, his shirt in his hand.

Dick, this is Mr. Crocker, well-known in athletic circles as a shot-putter of much promise.

Billy Goode thinks the school can worry along through the year without him as a jumper or half-miler or shot-putter.

I am going to win a whole point for the school if I am champion shot-putter.

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