Throw

verb
θroʊ

Noun

  • a single chance or instance

    he couldn't afford $50 a throw

    Type of:ChanceOpportunity
  • casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly

    he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice

    Type of:PlayGamblingGaming
  • the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

    the catcher made a good throw to second base

    Type of:ActuationPropulsion
  • the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

    Similar:Stroke
    Type of:MovementMotion
  • bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

    Type of:BedclothesBedding

Verb

  • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

    throw the lever

    Similar:FlipSwitch
    Type of:LockOperateMesh
  • organize or be responsible for

    have, throw, or make a party

    Type of:Direct
  • utter with force; utter vehemently

    throw accusations at someone

    Similar:Hurl
    Type of:VerbalizeExpressVerbalise
  • propel through the air

    throw a frisbee

    Type of:ImpelPropel
  • to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

    throw the car into reverse

    Type of:SetPlacePose
  • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

    Similar:Give
    Type of:CommunicateIntercommunicate
  • cause to be confused emotionally

    Similar:BemuseBewilderDiscombobulate
    Type of:DiscomfitUntuneDisconcert
  • put or send forth

    Type of:DirectSend
  • get rid of

    Similar:CastDropShed
    Type of:WithdrawTakeRemove
  • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

    Similar:BedevilBefuddleConfoundConfuseDiscombobulate
    Type of:Be
  • place or put with great energy

    Similar:Thrust
    Type of:PositionPosePlace
  • cause to fall off

    Type of:BumpDislodge
  • make on a potter's wheel

    Type of:WorkForgeForm
  • move violently, energetically, or carelessly

    Type of:Move
  • throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

    Type of:ReleaseTurn

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