Meaning & Definition of Throw in English
Throw
noun
1. The act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
- "The catcher made a good throw to second base"
- throw
2. A single chance or instance
- "He couldn't afford $50 a throw"
- throw
3. The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
- throw,
- stroke,
- cam stroke
4. Bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
- throw
5. Casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
- "He risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
- throw
verb
1. Propel through the air
- "Throw a frisbee"
- throw
2. Move violently, energetically, or carelessly
- "She threw herself forwards"
- throw
3. Get rid of
- "He shed his image as a pushy boss"
- "Shed your clothes"
- shed,
- cast,
- cast off,
- shake off,
- throw,
- throw off,
- throw away,
- drop
4. Place or put with great energy
- "She threw the blanket around the child"
- "Thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
- throw,
- thrust
5. Convey or communicate
- Of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
- "Throw a glance"
- "She gave me a dirty look"
- give,
- throw
6. Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
- "Switch on the light"
- "Throw the lever"
- throw,
- flip,
- switch
7. 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"
- project,
- cast,
- contrive,
- throw
8. To put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
- "Jane threw dinner together"
- "Throw the car into reverse"
- throw
9. Cause to be confused emotionally
- bewilder,
- bemuse,
- discombobulate,
- throw
10. Utter with force
- Utter vehemently
- "Hurl insults"
- "Throw accusations at someone"
- hurl,
- throw
11. Organize or be responsible for
- "Hold a reception"
- "Have, throw, or make a party"
- "Give a course"
- hold,
- throw,
- have,
- make,
- give
12. Make on a potter's wheel
- "She threw a beautiful teapot"
- throw
13. Cause to fall off
- "The horse threw its inexperienced rider"
- throw
14. Throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
- "Throw a six"
- throw
15. 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"
- confuse,
- throw,
- fox,
- befuddle,
- fuddle,
- bedevil,
- confound,
- discombobulate