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Meaning & Definition of Throw in English

English

Throw

/θroʊ/

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"
synonym:
  • throw

2. A single chance or instance

  • "He couldn't afford $50 a throw"
synonym:
  • throw

3. The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

synonym:
  • throw,
  • stroke,
  • cam stroke

4. Bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

synonym:
  • throw

5. Casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly

  • "He risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
synonym:
  • throw

verb

1. Propel through the air

  • "Throw a frisbee"
synonym:
  • throw

2. Move violently, energetically, or carelessly

  • "She threw herself forwards"
synonym:
  • throw

3. Get rid of

  • "He shed his image as a pushy boss"
  • "Shed your clothes"
synonym:
  • 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"
synonym:
  • throw,
  • thrust

5. Convey or communicate

  • Of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
  • "Throw a glance"
  • "She gave me a dirty look"
synonym:
  • give,
  • throw

6. Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

  • "Switch on the light"
  • "Throw the lever"
synonym:
  • 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"
synonym:
  • 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"
synonym:
  • throw

9. Cause to be confused emotionally

synonym:
  • bewilder,
  • bemuse,
  • discombobulate,
  • throw

10. Utter with force

  • Utter vehemently
  • "Hurl insults"
  • "Throw accusations at someone"
synonym:
  • hurl,
  • throw

11. Organize or be responsible for

  • "Hold a reception"
  • "Have, throw, or make a party"
  • "Give a course"
synonym:
  • hold,
  • throw,
  • have,
  • make,
  • give

12. Make on a potter's wheel

  • "She threw a beautiful teapot"
synonym:
  • throw

13. Cause to fall off

  • "The horse threw its inexperienced rider"
synonym:
  • throw

14. Throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

  • "Throw a six"
synonym:
  • 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"
synonym:
  • confuse,
  • throw,
  • fox,
  • befuddle,
  • fuddle,
  • bedevil,
  • confound,
  • discombobulate

Examples of using

Don't throw the soup away, the grandfather will eat it up!
Please don't throw the bottle out the window.
When Mary finds out about it she'll throw a fit.