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shot-putter

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shot-put⋅ter

[shot-poot-er]
–noun
a participant in shot put.

Origin:
1880–85; shot put + -er 1


shot-putting, noun
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shot put  
n.  
  1. An athletic event in which contestants attempt to put a heavy metal ball as far as possible.

  2. The standard ball used in this competition.

shot'-put'ter (shŏt'pŏŏt'ər) n., shot'-put'ting n.
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