hammer-throwing

An athlete spins and releases the hammer during a hammer-throwing competition.

Definition

Noun (uncountable): - A track and field athletic event: "hammer-throwing" is a sport in which a competitor throws a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle (the hammer) as far as possible from within a designated circle. The athlete spins the hammer overhead to gain momentum before releasing it.

Usage Examples

• (The athletic event of throwing the hammer.)
• (The sport demands physical power and technique.)
• (Practicing this specific field event.)

Advanced Usage

• "to excel at hammer-throwing": to perform very well in this sport.

  • The athlete excels at hammer-throwing due to her powerful spin technique. (She is highly skilled in the event.)

• "hammer-throwing competition": a contest in this event.

  • The hammer-throwing competition was the highlight of the track meet. (The contest for throwing the hammer.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hammer throw (noun): an alternative name for the same event.

  • The hammer throw is one of the oldest Olympic field events. (The same sport as hammer-throwing.)

• Hammer thrower (noun): an athlete who competes in hammer-throwing.

  • The hammer thrower set a new national record. (The competitor in this event.)

Synonyms

• Weight throw: a general term for throwing a heavy object, though "hammer-throwing" is specific to the athletic event.
• Field event: a category of track and field competitions that includes hammer-throwing.

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