throw

Nouns

(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
(n) a single chance or instance
- he couldn't afford $50 a throw
(n) the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam cam stroke, stroke,
(n) bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
(n) casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
- he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice

Verbs

(v) propel through the air
- throw a frisbee
(v) move violently, energetically, or carelessly
- She threw herself forwards
(v) get rid of
- he shed his image as a pushy boss
- shed your clothes
cast off, shed, throw off, shake off, throw away, cast, drop,
(v) place or put with great energy
- She threw the blanket around the child
- thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
thrust,
(v) convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
- Throw a glance
- She gave me a dirty look
give,
(v) cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
- switch on the light
- throw the lever
flip, switch,
(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
cast, contrive, project,
(v) to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
- Jane threw dinner together
- throw the car into reverse
(v) cause to be confused emotionally bemuse, discombobulate, bewilder,
(v) utter with force; utter vehemently
- hurl insults
- throw accusations at someone
hurl,
(v) organize or be responsible for
- hold a reception
- have, throw, or make a party
- give a course
hold, give, have, make,
(v) make on a potter's wheel
- she threw a beautiful teapot
(v) cause to fall off
- The horse threw its inexperienced rider
(v) throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
- Throw a six
(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
befuddle, confound, bedevil, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle,

Synonyms

cam stroke stroke cast off shed throw off shake off throw away cast drop thrust give flip switch contrive project bemuse discombobulate bewilder hurl hold have make befuddle confound bedevil confuse fox fuddle

Words of close approximity

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