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Throw means to toss something into the air. (verb)

An example of throw is to toss a ball into the air for one's friend to catch.

A throw is an act of something being propelled or hurled through the air. (noun)

An example of throw is the tossing of a ball to a teammate.

See throw in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb threw, thrown, throwing

to twist strands of (silk, etc.) into thread or yarn
to cause to fly through the air by releasing from the hand while the arm is in rapid motion; cast; hurl
to discharge through the air from a catapult, pump, gun, etc.
to hurl violently, as in anger, etc.; dash
to cause to fall; upset; overthrow; dislodge: thrown by a horse
to move or send rapidly; advance: to throw reinforcements into a battle
to put suddenly and forcibly into or onto: she threw the clothes into the suitcase
to put suddenly and forcibly into a specified condition or situation: thrown into prison, into confusion, etc.
1. to cast or roll (dice)
2. to make (a specified cast) at dice: to throw a five
to cast off; shed: snakes throw their skins, the horse threw its shoe
to bring forth (young): said esp. of domesticated animals
to move the lever of (a switch, clutch, etc.) or connect, disconnect, engage, etc. by so doing
1. to direct, cast, turn, project, etc.: variously with at, on, upon, over, toward, etc.: to throw a glance, a light, a shadow, etc.
2. to deliver (a punch)
to cause (one's voice) to seem to come from some other source, as in ventriloquism
to put (blame on, influence into, obstacles before, etc.)
☆ Informal to lose (a game, race, etc.) deliberately, as by prearrangement
☆ Informal to give (a party, dance, etc.)
☆ Informal to have (a fit, tantrum, etc.)
Informal to confuse or disconcert: the question completely threw him
Card Games to play or discard (a card)
Ceramics to shape on a potter's wheel

intransitive verb

to cast or hurl something

noun

the action of a person who throws; a cast
a cast of dice, or the numbers cast
the distance something is or can be thrown: a stone's throw
☆
1. a spread or coverlet for draping over a bed, sofa, etc.
2. a woman's light scarf or wrap
1. the motion of a moving part driven by a cam, eccentric, etc.
2. the range of such a motion; travel; stroke
Geol. the amount of vertical displacement at a fault
Wrestling a particular way or an instance of throwing an opponent

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thrower noun

See throw in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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verb threw threw (thro͞o), thrown thrown (thrōn), throw·ing, throws

verb, transitive

To propel through the air with a motion of the hand or arm.
To discharge into the air by any means: a machine that throws tennis balls; ash that was thrown by an erupting volcano.
To hurl or fling with great force or speed: threw themselves on the food; jetsam that had been thrown up onto the shore.
a. To force (an opponent) to the ground or floor, as in wrestling or the martial arts.
b. To cause to fall off: The horse threw its rider.
Informal To cause confusion or perplexity in; disconcert or nonplus: We didn't let our worries throw us.
To put on or off hastily or carelessly: throw on a jacket.
a. To put (suddenly or forcefully) into a given condition, position, or activity: threw him into a fit of laughter; threw some supper together; threw her leg over the arm of the chair.
b. To devote, apply, or direct: threw all their resources into the new endeavor; threw the blame onto the others.
To form on a potter's wheel: throw a vase.
To twist (fibers) into thread.
Games
a. To roll (dice).
b. To roll (a particular combination) with dice.
c. To discard or play (a card).
To send forth; project: She threw me a look of encouragement.
To cause (one's voice) to seem to come from a source other than oneself.
To cause to fall on or over something; cast: The rising sun threw shadows across the lawn. We threw sheets over the furniture before we painted the ceiling.
To bear (young). Used of cows or horses, for example.
To arrange or give (a party, for example).
To move (a lever or switch) in order to activate, deactivate, or control a device.
Informal To lose or give up (a contest, for example) purposely.
To abandon oneself to; have: heard the news and threw a fit.
To commit (oneself), especially for leniency or support: threw himself on the mercy of the court.
To deliver (a punch), as in boxing: threw a left hook.

verb, intransitive

To cast, fling, or hurl something.

noun

The act or an instance of throwing.
The distance to which something is or can be thrown: a stone's throw away.
Games
a. A roll or cast of dice.
b. The combination of numbers so obtained.
Informal A single chance, venture, or instance: “could afford up to forty-five bucks a throw to wax sentimental over their heritage” (John Simon).
Sports The act of throwing or a technique used to throw an opponent in wrestling or the martial arts.
a. A light coverlet, such as an afghan.
b. A scarf or shawl.
a. The radius of a circle described by a crank, cam, or similar machine part.
b. The maximum displacement of a machine part moved by another part, such as a crank or cam.
Geology The amount of vertical displacement of a fault.

Phrasal Verbs: throw away

a. To get rid of as useless: threw away yesterday's newspaper.

b. Games To discard: threw away two aces.

a. To fail to take advantage of: threw away a chance to make a fortune.

b. To waste or use in a foolish way: threw away her inheritance.

To utter or perform in an offhand, seemingly careless way: The play's villain throws away the news that the house has burned down. throw back To hinder the progress of; check: The troops were thrown back. To revert to an earlier type or stage in one's past. To cause to depend; make reliant. throw in To insert or introduce into the course of something: threw in a few snide comments while they conversed. To add (an extra thing or amount) with no additional charge. To engage (a clutch, for example). throw off To cast out; rid oneself of: threw off all unpleasant memories. To give off; emit: exhaust pipes throwing off fumes. To distract, divert, or mislead: Crossing the stream, he threw the tracking dogs off. A wrong measurement threw her estimate off. To do, finish, or accomplish in a casual or offhand way; toss off: threw off a quick response to the letter. throw open To make more accessible, especially suddenly or dramatically: threw open the nomination. throw out To give off; emit: searchlights throwing out powerful beams. To reject or discard: The committee threw out her proposal. To get rid of as useless: threw out the garbage. Informal To offer, as a suggestion or plan: They sat around throwing out names of people they might want to invite to the party. To force to leave a place or position, especially in an abrupt or unexpected manner: The convicted judge was thrown out of office. The headwaiter threw the disorderly guest out.

a. To disengage (a clutch, for example).

b. To put out of alignment: threw my back out.

Baseball To put out (a base runner) by throwing the ball to the player guarding the base to which the base runner is moving. throw over To overturn: threw the cart over. To abandon: threw over her boyfriend of four years; threw over the company they themselves had founded. To reject. throw up To vomit. To abandon; relinquish. She threw up her campaign for mayor. To construct hurriedly: shoddy houses that were thrown up in a few months. To refer to something repeatedly: She threw up his past to him whenever they argued. To project, play, or otherwise display (a slide, videotape, or other recorded image): threw the tape of vacation highlights up on the screen.

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