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Quick definitions from WordNet (throw)
▸ noun: the act of throwing (propelling something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) ("The catcher made a good throw to second base")
▸ noun: the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly ("He risked his fortune on a throw of the dice")
▸ noun: bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
▸ noun: the distance that something can be thrown ("It is just a stone's throw from here")
▸ noun: the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
▸ noun: a single chance or instance ("He couldn't afford $50 a throw")
▸ verb: move violently, energetically, or carelessly
▸ verb: to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly ("Throw the car into reverse")
▸ verb: throw (a die) out onto a flat surface ("Throw a six")
▸ verb: place or put with great energy
▸ verb: project through the air ("Throw a frisbee")
▸ verb: cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation ("Throw the lever")
▸ verb: cause to fall off
▸ verb: make on a potter's wheel
▸ verb: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
▸ verb: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture ("Throw a glance")
▸ verb: utter with force; utter vehemently ("Throw accusations at someone")
▸ verb: organize or be responsible for ("Have, throw, or make a party")
▸ verb: put or send forth
▸ verb: cause to be confused emotionally
▸ verb: get rid of
▸ Also see throws
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to throw
▸ Usage examples for throw
▸ Idioms related to throw (New!)
▸ Popular adjectives describing throw
▸ Words that often appear near throw
▸ Rhymes of throw
▸ Invented words related to throw
▸ noun: the act of throwing (propelling something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) ("The catcher made a good throw to second base")
▸ noun: the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly ("He risked his fortune on a throw of the dice")
▸ noun: bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
▸ noun: the distance that something can be thrown ("It is just a stone's throw from here")
▸ noun: the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
▸ noun: a single chance or instance ("He couldn't afford $50 a throw")
▸ verb: move violently, energetically, or carelessly
▸ verb: to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly ("Throw the car into reverse")
▸ verb: throw (a die) out onto a flat surface ("Throw a six")
▸ verb: place or put with great energy
▸ verb: project through the air ("Throw a frisbee")
▸ verb: cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation ("Throw the lever")
▸ verb: cause to fall off
▸ verb: make on a potter's wheel
▸ verb: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
▸ verb: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture ("Throw a glance")
▸ verb: utter with force; utter vehemently ("Throw accusations at someone")
▸ verb: organize or be responsible for ("Have, throw, or make a party")
▸ verb: put or send forth
▸ verb: cause to be confused emotionally
▸ verb: get rid of
▸ Also see throws
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to throw
▸ Usage examples for throw
▸ Idioms related to throw (New!)
▸ Popular adjectives describing throw
▸ Words that often appear near throw
▸ Rhymes of throw
▸ Invented words related to throw