Definition of throw

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Definition of throw

  • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation (verb)

    Examples

    1. throw the lever

    Synonyms

    1. flip
    2. switch
  • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. give
  • the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. cam stroke
    2. stroke
  • organize or be responsible for (verb)

    Examples

    1. have, throw, or make a party

    Synonyms

    1. give
    2. have
    3. hold
    4. make
  • cause to be confused emotionally (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bemuse
    2. bewilder
    3. discombobulate
  • put or send forth (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. cast
    2. contrive
    3. project
  • get rid of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. cast
    2. cast off
    3. drop
    4. shake off
    5. shed
    6. throw away
    7. throw off
  • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bedevil
    2. befuddle
    3. confound
    4. confuse
    5. discombobulate
    6. fox
    7. fuddle
  • place or put with great energy (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. thrust
  • utter with force; utter vehemently (verb)

    Examples

    1. throw accusations at someone

    Synonyms

    1. hurl
  • a single chance or instance (noun)

    Examples

    1. he couldn't afford $50 a throw
  • bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something (noun)
  • casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly (noun)

    Examples

    1. he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice
  • cause to fall off (verb)
  • make on a potter's wheel (verb)
  • move violently, energetically, or carelessly (verb)
  • propel through the air (verb)

    Examples

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

    Examples

    1. the catcher made a good throw to second base
  • throw (a die) out onto a flat surface (verb)
  • to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly (verb)

    Examples

    1. throw the car into reverse

See definition of throw in Merriam Webster