"weightman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: weightmen [plural]
Etymology: From weight + -man. Etymology templates: {{af|en|weight|-man}} weight + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|weightmen}} weightman (plural weightmen)
  1. (athletics) An athlete who competes in any of the field events that involve throwing a weight for distance (such as discus throw, hammer throw, and shot put). Categories (topical): Athletics Synonyms: weight man, weight-man
    Sense id: en-weightman-en-noun-jBeeplQi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -man Topics: athletics, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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