throw
throw/THrō/
verb
- propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand."I threw a brick through the window"synonyms: hurl, toss, fling, pitch, cast, lob, launch, flip, catapult, shy, dash, aim, direct, project, propel, send, bowl, chuck, heave, sling, buzz, whang, bung, yeet, peg, hoy, bish
- cause to enter suddenly a particular state or condition."he threw all her emotions into turmoil"
- send (one's opponent) to the ground in wrestling, judo, or similar activity."in the final Arnaud was too strong, and threw Hughes twice"synonyms: fell, throw to the ground, hurl to the ground, unbalance, bring down, floor, prostrate
- form (ceramic ware) on a potter's wheel."further on a potter was throwing pots"synonyms: shape, form, mold, fashion
- have (a fit or tantrum)."occasionally a small child will throw a tantrum when denied something"
- give or hold (a party)."he threw a huge farewell party for them"synonyms: give, host, hold, have, provide, put on, lay on, arrange, organize
- lose (a race or contest) intentionally, especially in return for a bribe."the man who throws a race is a crook for life"
- (of an animal) give birth to (young, especially of a specified kind)."sometimes a completely black calf is thrown"
noun
- an act of throwing something."Jeter's throw to first base was too late"synonyms: lob, pitch, flip, shy, go, bowl, ball, hurl, toss, fling, cast, chuck, heave, sling
- a light cover for furniture.
- used to indicate how much a single item, turn, or attempt costs."he was offering to draw on-the-spot portraits at $25 a throw"synonyms: each, apiece, per item, for one
- the extent of vertical displacement between the two sides of a fault.
- the action or motion, or the extent of such motion, of a slide valve, crank, eccentric wheel, or cam.
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May 14, 2024 · verb · 1. a. : to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm · 2. a. : to cause to fall · 3. a. : to fling (oneself) ...
to send something through the air with force, especially by a sudden movement of the arm: throw a ball My friend threw the ball back over the fence. The coat ...
verb phrase · to cast away; remove; discard. · to bring up for consideration; propose: · to put out of mind; reject: · Baseball. to cause to be out by throwing ...
32 senses: 1. to project or cast (something) through the air, esp with a rapid motion of the arm and wrist 2. to put or move.... Click for more definitions.
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/θrəʊ/ · verb. propel through the air · verb. cause to fall off · verb. move violently, energetically, or carelessly · verb. place or put with great energy · verb.
THROW meaning: 1 : to cause (something) to move out of your hand and through the air by quickly moving your arm forward; 2 : to put (something) in a ...
noun. noun. /θroʊ/ 1the act of throwing something, especially a ball or dice a well-aimed throw It's your throw (= it's your turn to throw the dice). He threw ...
a simple past tense of throw. threw.
The meaning of THREW is past tense of throw.
To provide (someone) with a usually small part of what has been requested, especially in an attempt to placate or mollify.