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 thrown thrown /ˈθroʊn/

adjective

  1. [Archaic] Twisted together; as of filaments spun into a thread  ( thrown [Archaic] , thrown and twisted [Archaic] )
    twisted together; as of filaments spun into a thread
     Thrown silk is raw silk that has been twisted and doubled into yarn
    thrown silk is raw silk that has been twisted and doubled into yarn
  2. Caused to fall to the ground  ( thrown )
    caused to fall to the ground
     The thrown rider got back on his horse
    the thrown rider got back on his horse
     A thrown wrestler
    a thrown wrestler
     A ball player thrown for a loss
    a ball player thrown for a loss


 throw throw /ˈθroʊ/

noun

  1. () The act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)  ( throw )
    the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
     The catcher made a good throw to second base
    the catcher made a good throw to second base
  2. () A single chance or instance  ( throw )
    a single chance or instance
     He couldn't afford $50 a throw
    he couldn't afford $50 a throw
  3. Casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly  ( throw )
    casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
     He risked his fortune on a throw of the dice
    he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice
  4. Bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something  ( throw )
    bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
  5. The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam  ( cam stroke , throw , stroke )
    the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

verb

  1. () Propel through the air  ( throw )
    propel through the air
     Throw a frisbee
    throw a frisbee
  2. () Move violently, energetically, or carelessly  ( throw )
    move violently, energetically, or carelessly
     She threw herself forwards
    She threw herself forwards
  3. () Place or put with great energy  ( thrust , throw )
    place or put with great energy
     She threw the blanket around the child
    She threw the blanket around the child
     Thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
    thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
  4. () Get rid of  ( cast , drop , throw away , cast off , shake off , shed , throw , throw off )
    get rid of
     He shed his image as a pushy boss
    he shed his image as a pushy boss
     Shed your clothes
    shed your clothes
  5. () Convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture  ( throw , give )
    convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
     Throw a glance
    Throw a glance
     She gave me a dirty look
    She gave me a dirty look
  6. () Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation  ( switch , flip , throw )
    cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
     Switch on the light
    switch on the light
     Throw the lever
    throw the lever
  7. () Put or send forth  ( contrive , project , throw , cast )
    put or send forth
     She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
    She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
     The setting sun threw long shadows
    The setting sun threw long shadows
     Cast a spell
    cast a spell
     Cast a warm light
    cast a warm light
  8. () Utter with force; utter vehemently  ( hurl , throw )
    utter with force; utter vehemently
     Hurl insults
    hurl insults
     Throw accusations at someone
    throw accusations at someone
  9. () Cause to be confused emotionally  ( bemuse , discombobulate [Informal] , bewilder , throw )
    cause to be confused emotionally
      The unexpected news threw me into a state of confusion.
    The unexpected news threw me into a state of confusion.
  10. () To put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly  ( throw )
    to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
     Jane threw dinner together
    Jane threw dinner together
     Throw the car into reverse
    throw the car into reverse
  11. () Organize or be responsible for  ( throw , make , give , have , hold )
    organize or be responsible for
     Hold a reception
    hold a reception
     Have, throw, or make a party
    have, throw, or make a party
     Give a course
    give a course
  12. Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly  ( bedevil , discombobulate , fox , befuddle , confound , confuse , fuddle , throw )
    be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
     These questions confuse even the experts
    These questions confuse even the experts
     This question completely threw me
    This question completely threw me
     This question befuddled even the teacher
    This question befuddled even the teacher
  13. Throw (a die) out onto a flat surface  ( throw )
    throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
     Throw a six
    Throw a six
  14. Cause to fall off  ( throw )
    cause to fall off
     The horse threw its inexperienced rider
    The horse threw its inexperienced rider
  15. Make on a potter's wheel  ( throw )
    make on a potter's wheel
     She threw a beautiful teapot
    she threw a beautiful teapot