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Words people most associate with “throw”:

  1. ball,
  2. catch,
  3. toss,
  4. up,
  5. away

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Noun (5 meanings)

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

throw

Example:
  • “the catcher made a good throw to second base”
throw is a type of:
types of throw:
  • bowling (noun) - (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman
  • fling (noun) - the act of flinging
  • flip (noun) - a sudden, quick movement
  • heave, heaving (noun) - throwing something heavy (with great effort)
  • hurl, cast (noun) - a violent throw
  • leaner (noun) - (horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake
  • pass, toss, flip (noun) - (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
  • pitch (noun) - the action or manner of throwing something
  • pitch, delivery (noun) - (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
  • ringer (noun) - (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg
  • shy (noun) - a quick throw
  • slinging (noun) - throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling)
  • throw-in (noun) - (rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play
throw is derivationally related to:
  • to throw (verb) - propel through the air

2. a single chance or instance.

throw

Example:
  • “he couldn't afford $50 a throw”
throw is a type of:
  • opportunity, chance (noun) - a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
Domain of synset - USAGE:

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

throw, stroke, cam stroke

throw is a type of:
  • movement, motion (noun) - a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
types of throw:
  • instroke (noun) - the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaft
  • outstroke (noun) - the stroke of an engine piston moving toward the crankshaft

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

throw

throw is a type of:
throw is derivationally related to:
  • to throw, thrust (verb) - place or put with great energy

5. casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly.

throw

Example:
  • “he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice”
throw is a type of:
  • gambling, gaming, play (noun) - the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
types of throw:
  • cast, roll (noun) - the act of throwing dice
  • flip, toss (noun) - the act of flipping a coin

Verb (15 meanings)

1. propel through the air.

to throw

Example:
  • “throw a frisbee”
to throw is a way to:
  • to propel, impel (verb) - cause to move forward with force
ways to throw:
  • to chuck, toss (verb) - throw carelessly
  • to deep-six, throw overboard (verb) - throw from a boat
  • to defenestrate (verb) - throw through or out of the window
  • to deliver, pitch (verb) - throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball
  • to drive (verb) - cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force
  • to fling (verb) - throw with force or recklessness
  • to flip, flick (verb) - cause to move with a flick
  • to ground (verb) - throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
  • to heave (verb) - throw with great effort
  • to hurl, hurtle, cast (verb) - throw forcefully
  • to jettison (verb) - throw as from an airplane
  • to juggle (verb) - throw, catch, and keep in the air several things simultaneously
  • to lob (verb) - propel in a high arc
  • to pass (verb) - throw (a ball) to another player
  • to pelt, bombard (verb) - cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
  • to prostrate (verb) - throw down flat, as on the ground
  • to ridge (verb) - throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides
  • to shy (verb) - throw quickly
  • to skim, skip, skitter (verb) - cause to skip over a surface
  • to slam, flap down (verb) - throw violently
to throw is derivationally related to:
  • throw (noun) - the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
  • thrower (noun) - someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm)

2. move violently, energetically, or carelessly.

to throw

Example:
  • “She threw herself forwards”
to throw is a way to:
  • to move (verb) - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

3. get rid of.

to shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop

Examples:
  • “he shed his image as a pushy boss”,
  • “shed your clothes”
to throw is a way to:
  • to remove, take, take away, withdraw (verb) - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
ways to throw:

4. place or put with great energy.

to throw, thrust

Examples:
  • “She threw the blanket around the child”,
  • “thrust the money in the hands of the beggar”
to throw is a way to:
ways to throw:
  • to pop (verb) - put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
to throw is derivationally related to:
  • jab, jabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting (noun) - a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
  • throw (noun) - bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

5. convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture.

to give, throw

Examples:
  • “Throw a glance”,
  • “She gave me a dirty look”
to throw is a way to:

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

to throw, flip, switch

Examples:
  • “switch on the light”,
  • “throw the lever”
to throw is a way to:
ways to throw:
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7. put or send forth.

to project, cast, contrive, throw

Examples:
  • “She threw the flashlight beam into the corner”,
  • “The setting sun threw long shadows”,
  • “cast a spell”,
  • “cast a warm light”
to throw is a way to:
ways to throw:
  • to shoot (verb) - send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly
to throw is derivationally related to:

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

to throw

Examples:
  • “Jane threw dinner together”,
  • “throw the car into reverse”
to throw is a way to:

9. cause to be confused emotionally.

to bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate, throw

to throw is a way to:
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10. utter with force; utter vehemently.

to hurl, throw

Examples:
  • “hurl insults”,
  • “throw accusations at someone”
to throw is a way to:

11. organize or be responsible for.

to hold, throw, have, make, give

Examples:
  • “hold a reception”,
  • “have, throw, or make a party”,
  • “give a course”
to throw is a way to:
  • to direct (verb) - be in charge of

12. make on a potter's wheel.

to throw

Example:
  • “she threw a beautiful teapot”
to throw is a way to:
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13. cause to fall off.

to throw

Example:
  • “The horse threw its inexperienced rider”
to throw is a way to:
  • to dislodge, bump (verb) - remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied

14. throw (a die) out onto a flat surface.

to throw

Example:
  • “Throw a six”
to throw is a way to:
  • to turn, release (verb) - let (something) fall or spill from a container
ways to throw:
  • to shoot (verb) - throw dice, as in a crap game

15. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly.

to confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate

Examples:
  • “These questions confuse even the experts”,
  • “This question completely threw me”,
  • “This question befuddled even the teacher”
to throw is a way to:
  • to be (verb) - have the quality of being
ways to throw:
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