throw

verb

\ ˈthrō

threw\ ˈthrü

\; thrown\ ˈthrōn

\; throwing

Definition of throw

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : 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

2a : 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

3a : to fling (oneself) precipitately threw herself down on the sofa

b : to drive or impel violently : dash the ship was thrown on a reef

4a(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

10a : 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 3c 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

15a : to bring forth throws a good crop

b : to give birth to threw large litters

16a : 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

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

throw

noun

Definition of throw (Entry 2 of 2)

1a : 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

3a : 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 geological fault

6a : 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

a throw

: for each one : apiece copies are to be sold at $5 a throw— Harvey Breit

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thrower \ ˈthrō-ər

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