javelin throwing

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Definition of javelin throwing in English English dictionary
javelin throw: An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a spear-like object made of metal, fiberglass and, in some cases, carbon fiber
javelin throw: Track-and-field sport of throwing a wooden or metal spear for distance. It is hurled after a short run and must land point-first. The men's javelin is 8.5 ft (260 cm) long, the women's 7.2 ft (220 cm). Included in the ancient Greek Olympic Games as part of the pentathlon, the javelin throw has been part of the modern Olympic program since its inception in 1896. A women's event was added in 1932. See also decathlon; heptathlon
javelin-throwing: javelin toss (track and field event in which a spear is hurled over a long distance)

javelin throwing

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jave·lin throwing

cävlın thrōîng

/ˈʤavlən ˈᴛʜrōəɴɢ/ /ˈʤævlən ˈθroʊɪŋ/

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