hammer throw
noun
a field event in which the hammer is thrown for distance.
hammer thrower
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a word derived from
hammer throw.
Example Sentences
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Dickenson, a two-time Olympic hammer thrower, specialised in athletics and sliding sports for over two decades with BBC Sport.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2024
Thomas Mardal, a Norwegian hammer thrower who attended the University of Florida, paused when asked about competing in the first world championships in the United States.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 15, 2022
“I know a lot of people like me, a lot of athletes like me, a lot of people are scared to succeed or speak out,” the hammer thrower said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2021
The grant has already been awarded to Gwen Berry, a hammer thrower, and Aliphine Tuliamuk, an American marathon runner.
From New York Times ● Aug. 6, 2021
A crack runner was expected and perhaps even McGee, the big policeman of the London City force, a hammer thrower of fame, might be present.
From Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted Police; a tale of the Macleod trail by Ralph Connor
