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Throw
see synonyms of throwNoun
1. throw
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
Example Sentences:'the catcher made a good throw to second base'
2. throw
a single chance or instance
Example Sentences:'he couldn't afford $50 a throw'
3. cam stroke, stroke, throw
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
4. throw
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
5. throw
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
Example Sentences:'he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice'
Verb
6. throw
propel through the air
Example Sentences:'throw a frisbee'
7. throw
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
Example Sentences:'She threw herself forwards'
8. cast, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw, throw away, throw off
get rid of
Example Sentences:'he shed his image as a pushy boss''shed your clothes'
9. throw, thrust
place or put with great energy
Example Sentences:'She threw the blanket around the child''thrust the money in the hands of the beggar'
10. give, throw
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
Example Sentences:'Throw a glance''She gave me a dirty look'
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
Example Sentences:'switch on the light''throw the lever'
12. cast, contrive, project, throw
put or send forth
Example Sentences:'She threw the flashlight beam into the corner''The setting sun threw long shadows''cast a spell''cast a warm light'
13. throw
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
Example Sentences:'Jane threw dinner together''throw the car into reverse'
15. hurl, throw
utter with force; utter vehemently
Example Sentences:'hurl insults''throw accusations at someone'
16. give, have, hold, make, throw
organize or be responsible for
Example Sentences:'hold a reception''have, throw, or make a party''give a course'
17. throw
make on a potter's wheel
Example Sentences:'she threw a beautiful teapot'
18. throw
cause to fall off
Example Sentences:'The horse threw its inexperienced rider'
19. throw
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
Example Sentences:'Throw a six'
20. bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle, throw
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
Example Sentences:'These questions confuse even the experts''This question completely threw me''This question befuddled even the teacher'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Throw
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Throw
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Throw
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