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US - UKFor the verb: "to throw"
| Simple Past: | threw |
| Past Participle: | thrown |
Adapted From: WordNet 2.0 Copyright 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
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| A | noun | |||
| 1 | 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" | ||||
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| 2 | throw | |||
| the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice" | ||||
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| 3 | throw | |||
| bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something | ||||
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| 4 | throw | |||
| the distance that something can be thrown; "it is just a stone's throw from here" | ||||
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| 5 | throw, stroke, cam stroke | |||
| the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam | ||||
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| 6 | throw | |||
| a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw" | ||||
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| B | verb | |||
| 1 | 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" | ||||
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| 2 | give, throw | |||
| convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look" | ||||
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| 3 | hurl, throw | |||
| utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone" | ||||
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| 4 | throw | |||
| throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six" | ||||
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| 5 | throw, thrust | |||
| place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar" | ||||
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| 6 | throw | |||
| project through the air; "throw a frisbee" | ||||
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| 7 | throw, flip, switch | |||
| cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever" | ||||
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| 8 | 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" | ||||
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| 9 | throw | |||
| cause to fall off; "The horse threw its unexperienced rider" | ||||
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| 10 | 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" | ||||
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| 11 | throw | |||
| make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot" | ||||
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| 12 | hold, throw, have, make, give | |||
| organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course" | ||||
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| 13 | bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate, throw | |||
| cause to be confused emotionally | ||||
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| 14 | throw | |||
| move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards" | ||||
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| 15 | throw | |||
| to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse" | ||||
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Throw yourself on the mercy of the court?
throw ... for good measure?
If I may throw in my two cents <worth>.
she always throw her cares to the winds.
throw it all the way
Don't throw your heart away, my dear
flout convention or to throw others off the scent
"Don't throw it away on him."
"to throw out the baby with the bathwater" - British English?
throw in
Throw the stone and hide the hand.
You gave it to me to throw it away
throw a party
What does "to throw red meat" mean?
to throw a fast ball
throw sth. into sharp relief
to throw
"throw in" and "flush"
throw out FROM
Throw vs Fling??
throw up
throw caution to the wind
to throw a monkey-wrench
I wouldn't throw it away
I wouldnt throw it away
off and around/throw me a bone/on any given day/even the odds
throw elbows?
This store is just a stone's throw
throw and toss
more...
For any questions about this word or definition:
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