Meaning of 'throw'

noun

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

Example: "the catcher made a good throw to second base"

noun

casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly

Example: "I risked my fortune on a throw of the dice."

noun

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

noun

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

Synonyms: stroke cam stroke

noun

a single chance or instance

Example: "I couldn't afford $50 a throw."

verb

be confusing or perplexing to

Synonyms: fox fuddle befuddle bedevil discombobulate confuse confound

verb

convey or communicate

Synonyms: give

verb

utter with force

Synonyms: hurl

verb

throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

verb

place or put with great energy

Synonyms: thrust

verb

propel through the air

Example: "throw a frisbee"

Synonyms: loft

verb

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

Synonyms: flip switch

verb

get rid of

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

verb

cause to fall off

verb

put or send forth

Synonyms: cast project contrive

verb

make on a potter's wheel

verb

organize or be responsible for

Synonyms: make hold give have

verb

cause to be confused emotionally

Synonyms: discombobulate bewilder bemuse

verb

move violently, energetically, or carelessly

verb

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