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throw - the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base" |
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actuation,
propulsion the act of propelling
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bowling the playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc
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fling the act of flinging
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heave,
heaving throwing something heavy (with great effort); "he gave it a mighty heave"; "he was not good at heaving passes"
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cast,
hurl the act of throwing dice
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leaner (horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake
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flip,
pass,
toss a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
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pitch the action or manner of throwing something; "his pitch fell short and his hat landed on the floor"
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delivery,
pitch the act of delivering a child
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ringer (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg
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shy a quick throw; "he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"
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slinging throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling)
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throw-in (rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play
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flip a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
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throw - casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice" |
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gambling,
gaming,
play the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); "his gambling cost him a fortune"; "there was heavy play at the blackjack table"
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cast,
roll the act of throwing dice
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flip,
toss a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
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throw - the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam |
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stroke |
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motion,
movement the act of changing location from one place to another; "police controlled the motion of the crowd"; "the movement of people from the farms to the cities"; "his move put him directly in my path"
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instroke the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaft
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outstroke the stroke of an engine piston moving toward the crankshaft
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throw - bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something |
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bedclothes,
bedding,
bed clothing coverings that are used on a bed
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throw - a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw" |
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chance,
opportunity a risk involving danger; "you take a chance when you let her drive"
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colloquialism a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
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| Verb |
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throw - propel through the air; "throw a frisbee" |
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impel,
propel urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
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flap down,
slam strike violently; "slam the ball"
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ground instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
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prostrate render helpless or defenseless; "They prostrated the enemy"
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cast,
hurl,
hurtle form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"
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heave bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; "The highway buckled during the heat wave"
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bombard,
pelt direct high energy particles or radiation against
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defenestrate throw through or out of the window; "The rebels stormed the palace and defenestrated the President"
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deliver,
pitch deliver (a speech, oration, or idea); "The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students"
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shy throw quickly
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drive move into a desired direction of discourse; "What are you driving at?"
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deep-six,
throw overboard throw from a boat
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ridge form into a ridge
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jettison throw as from an airplane
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fling throw with force or recklessness; "fling the frisbee"
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lob propel in a high arc; "lob the tennis ball"
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chuck,
toss pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
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skim,
skip,
skitter read superficially
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juggle hold with difficulty and balance insecurely; "the player juggled the ball"
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flick,
flip remove with a flick (of the hand)
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pass travel past; "The sports car passed all the trucks"
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throw - place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar" |
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thrust |
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lay,
place,
pose,
position,
put,
set put in a horizontal position; "lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"
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pop burst open with a sharp, explosive sound; "The balloon popped"; "This popcorn pops quickly in the microwave oven"
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throw - cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever" |
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flip,
switch |
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engage,
lock,
mesh,
operate get caught; "make sure the gear is engaged"
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switch on,
turn on cause to operate by flipping a switch; "switch on the light"; "turn on the stereo"
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cut,
switch off,
turn off,
turn out grow through the gums; "The new tooth is cutting"
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throw - throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six" |
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release,
turn release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
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shoot produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted"
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throw - make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot" |
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forge,
form,
mold,
mould,
shape,
work make a copy of with the intent to deceive; "he faked the signature"; "they counterfeited dollar bills"; "She forged a Green Card"
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throw - cause to fall off; "The horse threw its inexperienced rider" |
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bump,
dislodge knock against with force or violence; "My car bumped into the tree"
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throw - move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards" |
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move go or proceed from one point to another; "the debate moved from family values to the economy"
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throw - to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse" |
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lay,
place,
pose,
position,
put,
set put in a horizontal position; "lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"
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