What is another word for shot put?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈɒt pˈʊt] (IPA) 
Shot put is a field athletics event, which involves the throwing of a heavy weighted ball. Various synonyms for shot put include the terms shell throw, stone put, and weight toss. Shell throwing is used in Scottish Highland Games, where the contestants throw shells of certain weights, similarly to shot put. On the other hand, stone put is more of a traditional term, and it refers to the use of heavy stones in track and field events. Lastly, the weight toss is another name used to describe the weight throw event, in which the athlete throws a heavier weight that is not a spherical ball-like shot put. Regardless of the name used, shot put remains one of the most exciting field athletic events.
