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throw
(/T/r/oU/ )

noun (n)

  • the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)(noun.act)
    Example:
    The catcher made a good throw to second base.
    source: wordnet30
  • a single chance or instance(noun.state)
    Example:
    He couldn't afford $50 a throw.
    source: wordnet30
  • the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    cam stroke, stroke
    source: wordnet30
  • bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly(noun.act)
    Example:
    He risked his fortune on a throw of the dice.
    source: wordnet30
  • Pain; especially, pain of travail; throe.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • Time; while; space of time; moment; trice.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • The act of hurling or flinging; a driving or propelling from the hand or an engine; a cast.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • propel through the air(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Throw a frisbee.
    Synonym:
    loft
    source: wordnet30
  • move violently, energetically, or carelessly(verb.motion)
    source: wordnet30
  • get rid of(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    cast, cast off, drop, escape from, shake, shake off, shake off, shed, throw away, throw off, throw off, waste
    source: wordnet30
  • place or put with great energy(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    thrust
    source: wordnet30
  • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Throw a glance.
    Synonym:
    give
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Throw the lever.
    Synonym:
    flip, switch
    source: wordnet30
  • put or send forth(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    cast, contrive, project
    source: wordnet30
  • to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly(verb.motion)
    Example:
    Throw the car into reverse.
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to be confused emotionally(verb.emotion)
    Synonym:
    bemuse, bewilder, discombobulate
    source: wordnet30
  • utter with force; utter vehemently(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Throw accusations at someone.
    Synonym:
    hurl
    source: wordnet30
  • organize or be responsible for(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Have, throw, or make a party.
    Synonym:
    give, have, hold, make
    source: wordnet30
  • make on a potter's wheel(verb.creation)
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to fall off(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • throw (a die) out onto a flat surface(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Throw a six.
    source: wordnet30
  • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly(verb.cognition)
    Synonym:
    bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle
    source: wordnet30
  • To fling, cast, or hurl with a certain whirling motion of the arm, to throw a ball; -- distinguished from to toss, or to bowl.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To perform the act of throwing or casting; to cast; specifically, to cast dice.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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