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throw

/T/r/oU/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

    noun.act

    Examples
    The catcher made a good throw to second base.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a single chance or instance

    noun.state

    Examples
    He couldn't afford $50 a throw.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.event

    Synonyms cam stroke stroke

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.act

    Examples
    He risked his fortune on a throw of the dice.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. Pain; especially, pain of travail; throe.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  7. Time; while; space of time; moment; trice.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  8. The act of hurling or flinging; a driving or propelling from the hand or an engine; a cast.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. propel through the air

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Throw a frisbee.
    Synonyms loft

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. move violently, energetically, or carelessly

    verb.motion

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. get rid of

    verb.contact

    Synonyms cast cast off drop escape from shake shake off shed throw away throw off waste

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. place or put with great energy

    verb.contact

    Synonyms thrust

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

    verb.communication

    Examples
    Throw a glance.
    Synonyms give

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Throw the lever.
    Synonyms flip switch

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. put or send forth

    verb.creation

    Synonyms cast contrive project

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

    verb.motion

    Examples
    Throw the car into reverse.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. cause to be confused emotionally

    verb.emotion

    Synonyms bemuse bewilder discombobulate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. utter with force; utter vehemently

    verb.communication

    Examples
    Throw accusations at someone.
    Synonyms hurl

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. organize or be responsible for

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Have, throw, or make a party.
    Synonyms give have hold make

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. make on a potter's wheel

    verb.creation

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  13. cause to fall off

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Throw a six.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  15. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

    verb.cognition

    Synonyms bedevil befuddle confound confuse discombobulate fox fuddle

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  16. To fling, cast, or hurl with a certain whirling motion of the arm, to <i>throw</i> a ball; -- distinguished from to <i>toss</i>, or to <i>bowl</i>.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  17. To perform the act of throwing or casting; to cast; specifically, to cast dice.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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