- throw - 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"
--1 is a kind of propulsion, actuation
--1 has particulars:bowling; fling; heave, heaving; hurl, cast; leaner; pass, toss, flip; pitch; pitch, delivery; ringer; shy; slinging; throw-in Derived form: verb throw1 - throw - a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
--2 is a kind of opportunity, chance
- throw, stroke, cam stroke - the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
--3 is a kind of movement, motion
--3 has particulars: instroke; outstroke- throw - the distance that something can be thrown; "it is just a stone's throw from here"
--4 is a kind of distance
Derived form: verb throw1 - throw - bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
--5 is a kind of bedclothes, bed clothing, bedding
Derived form: verb throw4 - throw - the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
--6 is a kind of gambling, gaming, play
--6 has particulars: cast, roll; flip, toss - throw, stroke, cam stroke - the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
- throw - project through the air; "throw a frisbee"
--1 is one way to propel, impel
Sample sentences:Derived forms: noun throw4, noun throw1, noun thrower2
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody something
Somebody ----s something PP
- throw - move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"
--2 is one way to move
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Somebody ----s something PP
- shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop - get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
--3 is one way to remove, take, take away, withdraw
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Something ----s something
- throw, thrust - place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
--4 is one way to put, set, place, pose, position, lay
Sample sentence:Derived form: noun throw5
Somebody ----s something PP
- give, throw - convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
--5 is one way to communicate, intercommunicate
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Somebody ----s somebody something
- throw, flip, switch - cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
--6 is one way to engage, mesh, lock, operate
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Somebody ----s something
- project, cast, contrive, throw - 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"
--7 is one way to send, direct
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Something ----s something
- throw - to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"
--8 is one way to put, set, place, pose, position, lay
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Somebody ----s somebody PP
Somebody ----s something PP
- bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate, throw - cause to be confused emotionally
--9 is one way to upset, discompose, untune, disconcert, discomfit
Sample sentences:
The bad news will throw him
The good news will throw her
The performance is likely to throw Sue
- hurl, throw - utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"
--10 is one way to express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
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Somebody ----s something
- hold, throw, have, make, give - organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
--11 is one way to direct
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- throw - make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot"
--12 is one way to shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge
Sample sentence:Derived form: noun thrower3
Did he throw his major works over a short period of time?
- throw - cause to fall off; "The horse threw its unexperienced rider"
--13 is one way to dislodge, displace, bump
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Something ----s somebody
- throw - throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six"
--14 is one way to turn, release
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Somebody ----s something
- confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate - 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"
--15 is one way to be
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Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something
- shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop - get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"