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throw is the dictionary form of throws 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"

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Rhymes with

throes roes rows rowe's rose row's pros' prose crows pros pro's bro's crow's grows burroughs farrow's pharos primrose rockrose borrows moros ambrose

Phonetic and Homophones

TH R OW1 Z

Similar Spelling

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