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throw

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verb

ˈthrō How to pronounce throw (audio)
threw ˈthrü How to pronounce throw (audio) ; thrown ˈthrōn How to pronounce throw (audio) ; throwing

transitive verb

1
a
: to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm
throw a baseball
b
: to propel through the air in any manner
a rifle that can throw a bullet a mile
c
: pitch sense 6b
threw a no-hitter
2
a
: to cause to fall
threw his opponent
b
: to cause to fall off : unseat
the horse threw its rider
c
: to get the better of : overcome
the problem didn't throw her
3
a
: to fling (oneself) precipitately
threw herself down on the sofa
b
: to drive or impel violently : dash
the ship was thrown on a reef
4
a(1)
: to put in a particular position or condition
threw her arms around him
thrown into chaos
threw him into prison
(2)
: to put on or off hastily or carelessly
threw on a coat
b
: to bring to bear : exert
threw all his efforts into the boy's defense
throw their weight behind the proposal
c
: build, construct
threw a pontoon bridge over the river
5
: to give by way of entertainment
throw a party
6
: to indulge in : give way to
threw a temper tantrum
7
: to lose intentionally
throw a game
8
: to form or shape on a potter's wheel
9
: to deliver (a blow) in or as if in boxing
10
a
: to make a cast of (dice or a specified number on dice)
b
: roll sense 1a
throw a bowling ball
11
: to give up : abandon
12
: to send forth : project
the setting sun threw long shadows
also : shed sense 3b
throw some light on the matter
13
: to make (oneself) dependent : commit (oneself) for help, support, or protection
threw himself on the mercy of the court
14
: to perform (something, such as a stunt) successfully
throwing tricks on a skateboard
15
a
: to bring forth
throws a good crop
b
: to give birth to
threw large litters
16
a
: to move (a lever) so as to connect or disconnect parts of a clutch or switch
also : to make or break (a connection) with a lever
b
: to put (an automobile) in a different gear especially quickly or suddenly
he threw the car into reverse
17
: deposit sense 2b
the wine throws sediment
18
: to twist two or more filaments of into a thread or yarn

intransitive verb

: cast, hurl
thrower
ˈthrō-ər How to pronounce throw (audio)
noun

throw

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: an act of throwing, hurling, or flinging
b(1)
: an act of throwing dice
(2)
: the number thrown with a cast of dice
c
: a method of throwing an opponent in wrestling or judo
2
: the distance a missile may be thrown or light rays may be projected
3
a
: a light coverlet (as for a bed)
b
: a woman's scarf or light wrap
4
: an undertaking involving chance or danger : risk, venture
5
: the amount of vertical displacement produced by a geologic fault
6
a
: the extreme movement given to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam, crank, or eccentric : stroke
b
: the length of the radius of a crank or the virtual crank radius of an eccentric or cam
Phrases
throw cold water on
: to discourage especially through pessimism or indifference
throw money at
: to spend large sums of money on or for especially recklessly or ineffectively
trying to solve problems by throwing money at them
throw one's weight around or throw one's weight about
: to exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner
throw to the wolves
: to leave unprotected against fierce opposition or attack
throw together
1
: to put together in a hurried and usually careless manner
a bookshelf hastily thrown together
2
: to bring into casual association
different kinds of people are thrown together Richard Sennett
a throw
: for each one : apiece
copies are to be sold at $5 a throw Harvey Breit

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for throw

throw, cast, toss, fling, hurl, pitch, sling mean to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive movement or a propelling force.

throw is general and interchangeable with the other terms but may specifically imply a distinctive motion with bent arm.

can throw a fastball and a curve

cast usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering.

cast it to the winds

toss suggests a light or careless or aimless throwing and may imply an upward motion.

tossed the coat on the bed

fling stresses a violent throwing.

flung the ring back in his face

hurl implies power as in throwing a massive weight.

hurled himself at the intruder

pitch suggests throwing carefully at a target.

pitch horseshoes

sling stresses either the use of whirling momentum in throwing or directness of aim.

slung the bag over his shoulder

Example Sentences

Verb She threw the ball to first base. We threw our hats in the air at the end of the ceremony. Let's see how far you can throw. You throw like a wimp. She threw her coat on the bed. Don't throw your trash on the ground. Throw it in the trash can. The wrestler threw his opponent to the mat. The crash threw the driver from the car. She was thrown from the horse. The storm threw the boat against a reef. Noun The quarterback made a perfect throw. He lost all his winnings on his last throw. a discus throw of 200 feet It's a long throw from center field to home plate. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
But the Cardinals need end Zack Allen, outside linebacker Dennis Gardeck and somebody else to chip in and throw a scare into the Raiders’ Derek Carr and the Rams’ Matthew Stafford. Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2022 Mix in some nice runs by Justin Fields on scrambles, the busted 51-yard touchdown pass to Dante Pettis and a nice decision and throw for a touchdown on third-and-2 from the 49ers 19-yard line, and the Bears came up with a formula for victory. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Coach John Harbaugh’s biggest mistake was allowing Jackson to throw that interception late in the game, which was a meaningless play in one regard, but eventually led to the injury of cornerback Kyle Fuller. Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 11 Sep. 2022 Austin Ekeler chuckled when recalling that throw to Carter. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 And so when Wright saw Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson go to make a sidearm throw to a tight end on the right side, the UK senior stuck out a hand and hoped to make something happen. Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Sep. 2022 Brew a pot of coffee and throw some chicken nuggets in the oven. Wsj Off Duty Editors, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 They are allowed to step off or attempt a pickoff throw a third time, but will be charged a balk if no out is recorded. Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Bamboo plants will add pizzazz to any space—and why not throw one in a glazed ceramic vase to really tie the look together? Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2022
Noun
Ionescu made a 3-pointer and a jumper from the free-throw line during the run. San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Aug. 2022 Avidja also drew 11 fouls against Auburn, which led him to an 11-of-13 effort from the free-throw line in a game that saw Israel attempt 46 free throws (compared to Auburn’s 24-of-29 from the line as a team). Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 8 Aug. 2022 Mathurin shot 9-for-10 at the free-throw line and had five rebounds, three assists and three steals. James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 13 July 2022 Fears finished the game 5-for-7 from the field, and 7-for-7 from the free-throw line. Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 11 July 2022 The name describes the play: the center flashes from underneath the basket to the free-throw line and receives a pass. New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022 But Rebekah Gardner went to the free-throw line as well, giving the Sky a two-point lead with 28 seconds left. Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2022 Hitting double-digits in all four contests, Young poured in 15 points, doing most of his work from the free-throw line (9-of-10). Tim Bielik, cleveland, 16 July 2022 Heck, even the 3-6 from the free-throw line must have been disappointing. Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English thrawen, throwen to cause to twist, throw, from Old English thrāwan to cause to twist or turn; akin to Old High German drāen to turn, Latin terere to rub, Greek tribein to rub, tetrainein to bore, pierce

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of throw was in the 14th century

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