Noun | 1. | throw - 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. | throw - a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw" | |
3. | throw - the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam Synonyms: cam stroke, stroke | |
4. | throw - the distance that something can be thrown; "it is just a stone's throw from here" | |
5. | throw - bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something | |
6. | throw - the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice" | |
Verb | 1. | throw - project through the air; "throw a frisbee" |
2. | throw - move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards" | |
3. | throw - get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes" | |
4. | throw - place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar" Synonyms: thrust | |
5. | throw - convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look" Synonyms: give | |
6. | throw - cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever" | |
7. | throw - 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" | |
8. | throw - to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse" | |
9. | throw - cause to be confused emotionally | |
10. | throw - utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone" Synonyms: hurl | |
11. | throw - organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course" | |
12. | throw - make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot" | |
13. | throw - cause to fall off; "The horse threw its unexperienced rider" | |
14. | throw - throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six" | |
15. | throw - 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" |