Throw
verbNoun
a single chance or instance
“he couldn't afford $50 a throw”
Type of:ChanceOpportunitycasting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
“he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice”
Type of:PlayGamblingGamingthe 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:ActuationPropulsionthe maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
Similar:StrokeType of:MovementMotionbedclothes 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”
organize or be responsible for
“have, throw, or make a party”
utter with force; utter vehemently
“throw accusations at someone”
Similar:HurlType of:VerbalizeExpressVerbalisepropel through the air
“throw a frisbee”
Type of:ImpelPropelto put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
“throw the car into reverse”
Type of:SetPlacePoseconvey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
Similar:GiveType of:CommunicateIntercommunicatecause to be confused emotionally
Type of:DiscomfitUntuneDisconcertput or send forth
get rid of
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
Type of:Beplace or put with great energy
Similar:ThrustType of:PositionPosePlacecause to fall off
Type of:BumpDislodgemake on a potter's wheel
Type of:WorkForgeFormmove violently, energetically, or carelessly
Type of:Movethrow (a die) out onto a flat surface
Type of:ReleaseTurn
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