hammerthrowing
nounUK /ˈhæməˌθrəʊɪŋ/
US /ˈhæmərˌθroʊɪŋ/
Hammerthrowing is a sport where you spin around and throw a heavy ball on a wire as far as you can.
She won a medal in hammerthrowing at the school sports day.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of throwing a hammer or similar tool.
The carpenter's hammerthrowing was so loud it woke the neighbors.
3. A track-and-field competition in which athletes throw a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle.
Hammerthrowing requires great strength and balance.
4. The sport or activity of competing in the hammer throw event.
He trains for hammerthrowing every morning before school.