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ham·mer throw
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hammer thrownoun
an athletic competition in which a heavy metal ball that is attached to a flexible wire is hurled as far as possible
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hammer thrownoun
An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is a heavy steel ball attached with wire (maximum length 4 ft (1.22 m)) to a handle.
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Hammer throw
The hammer throw is one of the four throwing events in regular track and field competitions, along with the discus throw, shot put and javelin. The "hammer" used in this sport is not like any of the tools also called by that name. It consists of a metal ball attached by a steel wire to a grip. The size of the ball varies between men's and women's competitions.
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hammer throw
Hammer throw is an athletic throwing event where competitors throw a metal ball (the 'hammer') attached to a wire and grip or handle. The aim is to throw it as far as possible. The weight of the metal ball is typically 7.26 kilograms for men's competition and 4 kilograms for women's competition. The thrower usually makes several spins before releasing the ball, to build momentum for the throw. This sports event is a part of the Olympics and other regional track and field competitions.
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Hammer throw
The hammer throw is one of the four throwing events in regular track and field competitions, along with the discus throw, shot put and javelin.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hammer throw in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hammer throw in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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