| throw | | |
| throw | (n.) | 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 | (n.) | a single chance or instance.; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw" |
| cam stroke, stroke, throw | (n.) | the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam. |
| throw | (n.) | bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something. |
| throw | (n.) | casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly.; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice" |
| throw | (v.) | propel through the air.; "throw a frisbee" |
| throw | (v.) | move violently, energetically, or carelessly.; "She threw herself forwards" |
| cast, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw, throw away, throw off | (v.) | get rid of.; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes" |
| throw, thrust | (v.) | place or put with great energy.; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar" |
| give, throw | (v.) | convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture.; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look" |
| flip, switch, throw | (v.) | cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation.; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever" |
| cast, contrive, project, throw | (v.) | 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" |
| throw | (v.) | to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly.; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse" |
| bemuse, bewilder, discombobulate, throw | (v.) | cause to be confused emotionally. |
| hurl, throw | (v.) | utter with force; utter vehemently.; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone" |
| give, have, hold, make, throw | (v.) | organize or be responsible for.; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course" |
| throw | (v.) | make on a potter's wheel.; "she threw a beautiful teapot" |
| throw | (v.) | cause to fall off.; "The horse threw its inexperienced rider" |
| throw | (v.) | throw (a die) out onto a flat surface.; "Throw a six" |
| bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle, throw | (v.) | 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" |
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