Definition of threw

	Definition of throw is the dictionary form of threw Definition of throw throw has definitions from the fields of games,transportation
1	[ verb ] project through the air Examples "throw a frisbee"
2	[ verb ] move violently, energetically, or carelessly Examples "She threw herself forwards"
3	[ verb ] get rid of Synonyms shed shake_off throw_off cast_off throw_away drop cast Examples "he shed his image as a pushy boss" "shed your clothes"
4	[ verb ] place or put with great energy Synonyms thrust Examples "She threw the blanket around the child" "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
5	[ verb ] convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture Synonyms give Examples "Throw a glance" "She gave me a dirty look"
6	[ verb ] cause to go on or t be engaged; set in operation Synonyms flip switch Examples "switch on the light" "throw the lever"
7	[ verb ] put or send forth Synonyms cast contrive project Examples "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner" "The setting sun threw long shadows" "cast a spell" "cast a warm light"
8	[ noun ] the act of throwing (propelling something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) Examples "the catcher made a good throw to second base"
9	[ verb ] utter with force; utter vehemently Synonyms hurl Examples "hurl insults" "throw accusations at someone"
10	[ verb ] cause to be confused emotionally Synonyms bewilder discombobulate bemuse
11	[ verb ] to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; Examples "Jane threw dinner together", throw the car into reverse"
12	[ verb ] organize or be responsible for Synonyms hold have give make Examples "hold a reception," "have, throw, or make a party", "give a course", etc.
13	[ noun ] (informal) a single chance or instance Examples "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
14	[ verb ] make on a potter's wheel Examples "she threw a beautiful teapot"
15	[ verb ] throw out onto a flat surface, as of die Examples "Throw a six"
16	[ noun ] (transportation) the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam Synonyms stroke cam_stroke
17	[ noun ] the distance that something can be thrown Examples "it is just a stone's throw from here"
18	[ verb ] cause to fall off Examples "The horse threw its unexperienced rider"
19	[ verb ] be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly Synonyms confuse confound befuddle bedevil fuddle discombobulate fox Examples : "These questions confuse even the experts" "This question completely threw me" "This question befuddled even the teacher"
20	[ noun ] bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
21	[ noun ] (games) the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly Examples "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
*	Rhymes with through breakthrough Phonetic and Homophones TH R UW1 Similar Spelling three there Thor throw throe Thora Thiry their theory Trew thruway Thoreau Thierry Thayer To share this definition click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link
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