throw
throw /ˈθroʊ/
noun
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(
)
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
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()
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
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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
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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
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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
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()
Propel through the air
(
throw
)
propel through the air
Throw a frisbee
throw a frisbee
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()
Move violently, energetically, or carelessly
(
throw
)
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
She threw herself forwards
She threw herself forwards
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()
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
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()
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
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()
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
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()
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
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()
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
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()
Utter with force; utter vehemently
(
hurl
, throw
)
utter with force; utter vehemently
Hurl insults
hurl insults
Throw accusations at someone
throw accusations at someone
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()
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.
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()
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
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()
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
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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
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Throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
(
throw
)
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
Throw a six
Throw a six
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Cause to fall off
(
throw
)
cause to fall off
The horse threw its inexperienced rider
The horse threw its inexperienced rider
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Make on a potter's wheel
(
throw
)
make on a potter's wheel
She threw a beautiful teapot
she threw a beautiful teapot
