hammer throw

noun Track.
a field event in which the hammer is thrown for distance.

hammer thrower, noun
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hammer throw

noun
an athletic competition in which a heavy metal ball that is attached to a flexible wire is hurled as far as possible 
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Hammer throw is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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