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THROW

Definition:

1. [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"
   
   
2. [noun] a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
   
   
3. [noun] the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
   Synonyms: stroke, cam stroke
   
   
4. [noun] the distance that something can be thrown; "it is just a stone's throw from here"
   
   
5. [noun] bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
   
   
6. [noun] the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
   
   
7. [verb] project through the air; "throw a frisbee"
   
   
8. [verb] move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"
   
   
9. [verb] get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
   Synonyms: shed, cast, cast off, shake off, off, away, drop
   
   
10. [verb] place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
    Synonyms: thrust
    
    
11. [verb] convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
    Synonyms: give
    
    
12. [verb] cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
    Synonyms: flip, switch
    
    
13. [verb] put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light"
    Synonyms: project, cast, contrive
    
    
14. [verb] to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"
    
    
15. [verb] cause to be confused emotionally
    Synonyms: bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate
    
    
16. [verb] utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"
    Synonyms: hurl
    
    
17. [verb] organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
    Synonyms: hold, have, make, give
    
    
18. [verb] make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot"
    
    
19. [verb] cause to fall off; "The horse threw its unexperienced rider"
    
    
20. [verb] throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six"
    
    
21. [verb] be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"
    Synonyms: confuse, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate
    
    

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Related Words:

• slam, flap down
• ground
• prostrate
• hurl, hurtle, cast
• heave
• pelt, bombard
• defenestrate
• deliver, pitch
• shy
• drive
• deep-six, throw overboard
• ridge
• jettison
• fling
• lob
• chuck, toss
• skim, skip, skitter
• juggle
• flip, flick
• pass
• shed, molt, exuviate, moult, slough
• abscise
• exfoliate
• autotomize, autotomise
• pop
• switch on, turn on
• switch off, cut, turn off, turn out
• shoot
• shoot
• demoralize
• perplex, vex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify, baffle, beat, pose, bewilder, flummox, stupefy, nonplus, gravel, amaze, dumbfound
• disorient, disorientate
• bowling
• fling
• heave, heaving
• hurl, cast
• leaner
• pass, toss, flip
• pitch
• pitch, delivery
• ringer
• shy
• slinging
• throw-in
• instroke
• outstroke
• cast, roll
• flip, toss

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