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throw

/ throw /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the act of throwing (propelling something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
"the catcher made a good throw to second base"
Type of:
propulsion actuation
Kinds of:
bowling fling heave heaving hurl
verb Sense 2
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
"She threw herself forwards"
Type of:
move
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 3
make on a potter''s wheel
"she threw a beautiful teapot"
Type of:
shape form work
Derived:
potter thrower ceramicist ceramist
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 4
cause to fall off
"The horse threw its unexperienced rider"
Type of:
dislodge displace bump
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s on something
verb Sense 5
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
"switch on the light"
"throw the lever"
Type of:
engage mesh lock
Kinds of:
switch on turn on switch off cut turn off
Derived:
switch electric switch electrical switch
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 6
project through the air
"throw a frisbee"
Type of:
propel impel
Kinds of:
slam flap down ground prostrate hurl
Derived:
thrower
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody's (body part) ----s
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 7
place or put with great energy
"She threw the blanket around the child"
"thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
Type of:
put set place
Kinds of:
pop
Derived:
jab jabbing poke poking thrust
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 8
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
"Throw a six"
Type of:
turn release
Kinds of:
shoot
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 9
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
"Jane threw dinner together"
"throw the car into reverse"
Type of:
put set place
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
noun Sense 10
the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
"he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
Type of:
gambling gaming play
Kinds of:
cast roll flip toss
noun Sense 11
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
Type of:
bedclothes bed clothing bedding
Derived:
thrust
noun Sense 12
the distance that something can be thrown
"it is just a stone''s throw from here"
Type of:
distance
noun Sense 13
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
Type of:
movement motion
Kinds of:
instroke outstroke
noun Sense 14
a single chance or instance
"he couldn''t afford $50 a throw"
Type of:
opportunity chance
Domain:
colloquialism
verb Sense 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"
Type of:
be
Kinds of:
demoralize perplex vex stick get
Derived:
confusion discombobulation bewilderment obfuscation puzzlement
Verb group:
confuse flurry disconcert put off
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 16
organize or be responsible for
"hold a reception"
"have, throw, or make a party"
"give a course"
Type of:
direct
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 17
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
"Throw a glance"
"She gave me a dirty look"
Type of:
communicate intercommunicate
Usage Patterns:
Somebody's (body part) ----s
verb Sense 18
utter with force; utter vehemently
"hurl insults"
"throw accusations at someone"
Type of:
express verbalize verbalise
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 19
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"
Type of:
send direct
Kinds of:
shoot
Derived:
hurl cast
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 20
cause to be confused emotionally
Type of:
upset discompose untune
Derived:
confusion discombobulation bewilderment obfuscation puzzlement
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
verb Sense 21
get rid of
"he shed his image as a pushy boss"
"shed your clothes"
Type of:
remove take take away
Kinds of:
shed molt exuviate moult slough
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
100%
Sense Count
21
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
112
Times Searched
3
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propulsion actuation bowling fling heave heaving hurl move shape form work dislodge