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throwfling, launch, send: throw the ball Not to be confused with:throe, throes – a violent spasm or pain: the throes of childbirth; a sharp attack of emotion; tumult; chaos; turmoilthrow T0188500 (thrō)v. threw (thro͞o), thrown (thrōn), throw·ing, throws v.tr.1. To propel through the air with a motion of the hand or arm.2. To propel or discharge into the air by any means: a machine that throws tennis balls; ash that was thrown by an erupting volcano.3. To cause to move with great force or speed; propel or displace: threw themselves on the food; jetsam that had been thrown up onto the shore.4. 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.5. Informal To cause confusion or perplexity in; disconcert or nonplus: We didn't let our worries throw us.6. To put on or off hastily or carelessly: throw on a jacket.7. 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.8. To form on a potter's wheel: throw a vase.9. To twist (fibers) into thread.10. Games a. To roll (dice).b. To roll (a particular combination) with dice.c. To discard or play (a card).11. To send forth; project: She threw me a look of encouragement.12. To cause (one's voice) to seem to come from a source other than oneself.13. 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.14. To bear (young). Used of cows or horses, for example.15. To arrange or give (a party, for example).16. To move (a lever or switch) in order to activate, deactivate, or control a device.17. Informal To lose or give up (a contest, for example) purposely.18. To abandon oneself to; have: heard the news and threw a fit.19. To commit (oneself), especially for leniency or support: threw himself on the mercy of the court.20. To deliver (a punch), as in boxing: threw a left hook.v.intr. To cast, fling, or hurl something.n.1. The act or an instance of throwing.2. The distance to which something is or can be thrown: a stone's throw away.3. Games a. A roll or cast of dice.b. The combination of numbers so obtained.4. Informal A single chance, venture, or instance: "could afford up to forty-five bucks a throw to wax sentimental over their heritage" (John Simon).5. Sports The act of throwing or a technique used to throw an opponent in wrestling or the martial arts.6. a. A light blanket or coverlet, such as an afghan.b. A scarf or shawl.7. 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.8. Geology The amount of vertical displacement of a fault.Phrasal Verbs: throw away1. To get rid of as useless: threw away yesterday's newspaper.Games To discard: threw away two aces.2. To fail to take advantage of: threw away a chance to make a fortune. To waste or use in a foolish way: threw away her inheritance.3. 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 back1. To hinder the progress of; check: The troops were thrown back.2. To revert to an earlier type or stage in one's past.3. To cause to depend; make reliant. throw in1. To insert or introduce into the course of something: threw in a few snide comments while they conversed.2. To add (an extra thing or amount) with no additional charge.3. To engage (a clutch, for example). throw off1. To cast out; rid oneself of: threw off all unpleasant memories.2. To give off; emit: exhaust pipes throwing off fumes.3. To distract, divert, or mislead: Crossing the stream, he threw the tracking dogs off. A wrong measurement threw her estimate off.4. 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 out1. To give off; emit: searchlights throwing out powerful beams.2. To reject or discard: The committee threw out her proposal.3. To get rid of as useless: threw out the garbage.4. Informal To offer, as a suggestion or plan: They sat around throwing out names of people they might want to invite to the party.5. 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.6. To disengage (a clutch, for example). To put out of alignment: threw my back out.7. 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 over1. To overturn: threw the cart over.2. To abandon: threw over her boyfriend of four years; threw over the company they themselves had founded.3. To reject. throw up1. To vomit.2. To abandon; relinquish: She threw up her campaign for mayor.3. To construct hurriedly: shoddy houses that were thrown up in a few months.4. To refer to something repeatedly: She threw up his past to him whenever they argued.5. To project, play, or otherwise display (a slide, video, or other recorded image): threw the video of vacation highlights up on the screen.Idioms: throw cold water on To express misgivings about or disapproval of; discourage.throw in the towel/sponge To admit defeat; give up. throw oneself at To make efforts to attract the interest or affection of (another). throw (one's) weight around Slang To use power or authority, especially in an excessive or heavy-handed way. throw (someone) a bone To provide (someone) with a usually small part of what has been requested, especially in an attempt to placate or mollify. throw the baby out with the bath water Slang To discard something valuable along with something not desired, usually unintentionally. throw up (one's) hands To indicate or express utter hopelessness: He threw up his hands and abandoned the argument. [Middle English throwen, to turn, twist, hurl, from Old English thrāwan; see terə- in Indo-European roots.] throw′er n.Synonyms: throw, cast, hurl, fling, pitch2, toss These verbs mean to propel something through the air with a motion of the hand or arm. Throw is the least specific: throwing a ball; threw the life preserver to the struggling swimmer. Cast usually refers to throwing something light, often in discarding it: "She cast the unpleasant, pricking garments from her" (Kate Chopin). Hurl and fling mean to throw with great force: "Him the Almighty Power / Hurl'd headlong flaming from th' Ethereal Sky" (John Milton)."He flung the magazine across the room, knocking a picture frame from the bookcase and surprising himself with this sudden burst of anger" (Yiyun Li). Pitch often means to throw with careful aim: "He pitched the canteen to the man behind him" (Cormac McCarthy). Toss usually means to throw lightly or casually: "Campton tossed the card away" (Edith Wharton).throw (θrəʊ) vb (mainly tr) , throws, throwing, threw or thrown1. (also intr) to project or cast (something) through the air, esp with a rapid motion of the arm and wrist2. (foll by: in, on, onto, etc) to put or move suddenly, carelessly, or violently: she threw her clothes onto the bed. 3. to bring to or cause to be in a specified state or condition, esp suddenly or unexpectedly: the news threw the family into a panic. 4. to direct or cast (a shadow, light, etc)5. to project (the voice) so as to make it appear to come from other than its source6. to give or hold (a party)7. to cause to fall or be upset; dislodge: the horse soon threw his rider. 8. a. to tip (dice) out onto a flat surfaceb. to obtain (a specified number) in this way9. (Ceramics) to shape (clay) on a potter's wheel10. to move (a switch or lever) to engage or disengage a mechanism11. to be subjected to (a fit)12. to turn (wood, etc) on a lathe13. informal to baffle or astonish; confuse: the last question on the test paper threw me. 14. (Boxing) boxing to deliver (a punch)15. (Wrestling) wrestling to hurl (an opponent) to the ground16. (Boxing) informal to lose (a contest, fight, etc) deliberately, esp in boxing17. (Card Games) a. to play (a card)b. to discard (a card)18. (Zoology) (of a female animal, esp a cow) to give birth to (young)19. (Textiles) to twist or spin (filaments) into thread20. throw cold water on something informal to be unenthusiastic about or discourage something21. throw oneself at to strive actively to attract the attention or affection of22. throw oneself into to involve oneself enthusiastically in23. throw oneself on to rely entirely upon: he threw himself on the mercy of the police. n24. the act or an instance of throwing25. the distance or extent over which anything may be thrown: a stone's throw. 26. informal a chance, venture, or try27. (Games, other than specified) an act or result of throwing dice28. (Mechanical Engineering) a. the eccentricity of a camb. the radial distance between the central axis of a crankshaft and the axis of a crankpin forming part of the shaft29. (Furniture) a decorative light blanket or cover, as thrown over a chair30. (Art Terms) a sheet of fabric used for draping over an easel or unfinished painting, etc, to keep the dust off31. (Geological Science) geology the vertical displacement of rock strata at a fault32. (General Physics) physics the deflection of a measuring instrument as a result of a sudden fluctuation[Old English thrāwan to turn, torment; related to Old High German drāen to twist, Latin terere to rub] ˈthrower nthrow (θroʊ) v. threw, thrown, throw•ing, n. v.t. 1. to propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion: to throw a ball. 2. to hurl or project (a missile), as a gun does. 3. to project or cast (light, a shadow, etc.). 4. to project (the voice). 5. to direct (one's voice) so as to appear to come from a different source, as in ventriloquism. 6. to direct or send forth (words, a glance, etc.). 7. to put into some place, condition, etc., as if by hurling: to throw someone into prison. 8. a. to move (a lever or the like) in order to turn on, disconnect, etc., an apparatus or mechanism: to throw the switch. b. to connect, engage, disconnect, or disengage by such a procedure: to throw the current. 9. to shape on a potter's wheel. 10. to deliver (a blow or punch.) 11. (in wrestling) to hurl (an opponent) to the ground. 12. to play (a card). 13. to lose (a game, race, or other contest) intentionally, as for a bribe. 14. a. to cast (dice). b. to make (a cast) at dice. 15. (of an animal, as a horse) to cause (someone) to fall off; unseat. 16. to give or host: to throw a lavish party. 17. (of domestic animals) to bring forth (young). 18. to twist (filaments) without attenuation in the production of yarn or thread. 19. to amaze or confuse: The dark glasses really threw me. v.i. 20. to cast, fling, or hurl a missile or the like. 21. throw away, a. to dispose of; discard. b. to employ wastefully; squander. c. to fail to use; miss (a chance, opportunity, etc.). d. (of an actor) to speak (lines, a joke, etc.) casually or indifferently. 22. throw in, a. to add as a bonus or gratuity. b. to interject, as a comment. c. to abandon (a hand) in a card game. 23. throw off, a. to free oneself of; cast aside. b. to escape from or delay, as a pursuer. c. to give off; discharge. d. to perform or produce with ease: to throw off a few jokes. e. to confuse; fluster. f. Australian Slang. to criticize or ridicule (usu. fol. by at). 24. throw out, a. to cast away; discard; reject. b. to cause (a runner in baseball) to be out by throwing the ball to a teammate who prevents the runner from reaching base safely. c. to eject from a place, esp. forcibly. d. to expel, as from membership in a club. 25. throw over, to forsake; abandon. 26. throw together, a. to make hurriedly and haphazardly. b. to cause to associate: bitter enemies thrown together by circumstance. 27. throw up, a. to give up; relinquish. b. to build hastily. c. to vomit. d. to point out, as an error. e. (of a hawk) to fly suddenly upward. n. 28. an act or instance of throwing or casting; cast; fling. 29. the distance to which something can be thrown: a stone's throw. 30. a. the distance between the center of a crankshaft and the center of the crankpins, equal to one half of the piston stroke. b. the distance between the center of a crankshaft and the center of an eccentric. c. the movement of a reciprocating part in one direction. 31. the length of a beam of light: a spotlight with a throw of 500 feet. 32. a scarf, boa, shawl, or the like. 33. a lightweight blanket; afghan. 34. a cast of dice or the number thrown. 35. the act, method, or an instance of throwing an opponent in wrestling. Idioms: 1. a throw, each: ordered four suits at $300 a throw. 2. throw in the sponge or towel, to concede defeat; give up. 3. throw oneself at, to strive to attract the interest or affections of. 4. throw oneself into, to engage in with energy and enthusiasm. [before 1000; Middle English throwen, thrawen, Old English thrāwan to twist, turn, c. Old Saxon thrāian, Old High German drā(j)en, drāwen] throw′er, n. throw - Its original sense was "twist, turn," as in throwing a pot on a potter's wheel; it is not known how it evolved into "hurl, project."See also related terms for throwing.throw Past participle: thrown Gerund: throwing
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I throw | you throw | he/she/it throws | we throw | you throw | they throw |
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I threw | you threw | he/she/it threw | we threw | you threw | they threw |
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I am throwing | you are throwing | he/she/it is throwing | we are throwing | you are throwing | they are throwing |
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I have thrown | you have thrown | he/she/it has thrown | we have thrown | you have thrown | they have thrown |
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I was throwing | you were throwing | he/she/it was throwing | we were throwing | you were throwing | they were throwing |
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I had thrown | you had thrown | he/she/it had thrown | we had thrown | you had thrown | they had thrown |
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I will throw | you will throw | he/she/it will throw | we will throw | you will throw | they will throw |
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I will have thrown | you will have thrown | he/she/it will have thrown | we will have thrown | you will have thrown | they will have thrown |
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I will be throwing | you will be throwing | he/she/it will be throwing | we will be throwing | you will be throwing | they will be throwing |
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I have been throwing | you have been throwing | he/she/it has been throwing | we have been throwing | you have been throwing | they have been throwing |
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I will have been throwing | you will have been throwing | he/she/it will have been throwing | we will have been throwing | you will have been throwing | they will have been throwing |
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I had been throwing | you had been throwing | he/she/it had been throwing | we had been throwing | you had been throwing | they had been throwing |
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I would throw | you would throw | he/she/it would throw | we would throw | you would throw | they would throw |
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I would have thrown | you would have thrown | he/she/it would have thrown | we would have thrown | you would have thrown | they would have thrown |
ThrowBefore the use of squeeze chutes, it was sometimes necessary to “throw” horses and cattle before some veterinary treatments. Throwing consisted of causing the animal to lose its footing and lay on its side on the ground.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | throw - the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base"actuation, propulsion - the act of propellingbowling - (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsmanfling - the act of flingingheaving, heave - throwing something heavy (with great effort); "he gave it a mighty heave"; "he was not good at heaving passes"hurl, cast - a violent throwleaner - (horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the staketoss, flip, pass - (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled"pitch - the action or manner of throwing something; "his pitch fell short and his hat landed on the floor"pitch, delivery - (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batterringer - (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or pegshy - a quick throw; "he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"slinging - throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling)throw-in - (rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into playflip - a sudden, quick movement; "with a flip of the wrist"; "the fish flipped over" | | 2. | throw - a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speechchance, opportunity - a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; "the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington"; "now is your chance" | | 3. | throw - the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a camcam stroke, strokemotion, movement - a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of somethinginstroke - the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaftoutstroke - the stroke of an engine piston moving toward the crankshaft | | 4. | throw - bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over somethingbed clothing, bedclothes, bedding - coverings that are used on a bed | | 5. | throw - casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"gambling, gaming, play - the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); "his gambling cost him a fortune"; "there was heavy play at the blackjack table"cast, roll - the act of throwing dicetoss, flip - the act of flipping a coin | Verb | 1. | throw - propel through the air; "throw a frisbee"flap down, slam - throw violently; "He slammed the book on the table"ground - throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmageprostrate - throw down flat, as on the ground; "She prostrated herself with frustration"hurl, hurtle, cast - throw forcefullyheave - throw with great effortbombard, pelt - cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile; "They pelted each other with snowballs"defenestrate - throw through or out of the window; "The rebels stormed the palace and defenestrated the President"pitch, deliver - throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball; "The pitcher delivered the ball"shy - throw quicklydrive - cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force; "drive the ball far out into the field"deep-six, throw overboard - throw from a boatridge - throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides; "He ridged his corn"jettison - throw as from an airplanepropel, impel - cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship"fling - throw with force or recklessness; "fling the frisbee"lob - propel in a high arc; "lob the tennis ball"chuck, toss - throw carelessly; "chuck the ball"skitter, skim, skip - cause to skip over a surface; "Skip a stone across the pond"juggle - throw, catch, and keep in the air several things simultaneouslyflick, flip - cause to move with a flick; "he flicked his Bic"pass - throw (a ball) to another player; "Smith passed" | | 2. | throw - move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion; "He moved his hand slightly to the right" | | 3. | throw - get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"cast off, shed, throw off, throw away, shake off, cast, dropexuviate, molt, moult, slough, shed - cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring"remove, take away, withdraw, take - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract; "remove a threat"; "remove a wrapper"; "Remove the dirty dishes from the table"; "take the gun from your pocket"; "This machine withdraws heat from the environment"abscise - shed flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of a scar tissueexfoliate - cast off in scales, laminae, or splintersautotomise, autotomize - cause a body part to undergo autotomy | | 4. | throw - place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"thrustlay, place, put, set, position, pose - put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"pop - put or thrust suddenly and forcefully; "pop the pizza into the microwave oven"; "He popped the petit-four into his mouth" | | 5. | throw - convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"givecommunicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist" | | 6. | throw - cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"flip, switchswitch on, turn on - cause to operate by flipping a switch; "switch on the light"; "turn on the stereo"switch off, turn off, turn out, cut - cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch; "Turn off the stereo, please"; "cut the engine"; "turn out the lights"mesh, lock, operate, engage - keep engaged; "engaged the gears" | | 7. | 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"cast, contrive, projectsend, direct - cause to go somewhere; "The explosion sent the car flying in the air"; "She sent her children to camp"; "He directed all his energies into his dissertation"shoot - send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly; "shoot a glance" | | 8. | throw - to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"lay, place, put, set, position, pose - put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point" | | 9. | throw - cause to be confused emotionally bemuse, discombobulate, bewilderdiscomfit, discompose, untune, upset, disconcert - cause to lose one's composure | | 10. | throw - utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"hurlgive tongue to, utter, express, verbalise, verbalize - articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse" | | 11. | throw - organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"hold, give, have, makedirect - be in charge of | | 12. | throw - make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot"shape, mould, mold, form, forge, work - make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword" | | 13. | throw - cause to fall off; "The horse threw its inexperienced rider"dislodge, bump - remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied; "The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space" | | 14. | throw - throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six"release, turn - let (something) fall or spill from a container; "turn the flour onto a plate"shoot - throw dice, as in a crap game | | 15. | throw - 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"befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, bedevil, fuddledemoralize - confuse or put into disorder; "the boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office"bewilder, dumbfound, flummox, baffle, mystify, nonplus, perplex, puzzle, stupefy, amaze, gravel, vex, pose, stick, beat, get - be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"disconcert, flurry, confuse, put off - cause to feel embarrassment; "The constant attention of the young man confused her"disorient, disorientate - cause to be lost or disorientedbe - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun); "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer" |
throwverb1. To send through the air with a motion of the hand or arm:cast, dart, dash, fling, heave, hurl, hurtle, launch, pitch, shoot, shy, sling, toss.Informal: fire.2. To cause to fall, as from a shot or blow:bring down, cut down, down, drop, fell, flatten, floor, ground, knock down, level, prostrate, strike down.Slang: deck.Idiom: lay low.3. Informal. To cause to be unclear in mind or intent:addle, befuddle, bewilder, confound, confuse, discombobulate, dizzy, fuddle, jumble, mix up, muddle, mystify, perplex, puzzle.Idiom: make one's head reel.4. Informal. To make incapable of finding something to think, do, or say:confound, nonplus.Informal: flummox, stick, stump.Slang: beat.Idiom: put someone at a loss.5. To bring to bear steadily or forcefully:exercise, exert, ply, put out, wield.6. To send out heat, light, or energy:cast, emit, irradiate, project, radiate, shed.7. To release or move (a switch, for example) in order to activate, deactivate, or control a device:trip.phrasal verb throw away1. To let go or get rid of as being useless or defective, for example:discard, dispose of, dump, junk, scrap, throw out.Informal: chuck, jettison, shuck (off).Slang: ditch.2. To spend (money) excessively and usually foolishly:consume, dissipate, fool away, fritter away, riot away, squander, trifle away, waste.Slang: blow.phrasal verb throw off1. To free from or cast out something objectionable or undesirable:clear, disburden, disembarrass, disencumber, release, relieve, rid, shake off, unburden.Slang: shake.2. To cast off by a natural process:exuviate, molt, shed, slough.3. To discharge material, as vapor or fumes, usually suddenly and violently:emit, give, give forth, give off, give out, issue, let off, let out, release, send forth, vent.4. To get away from (a pursuer):elude, evade, lose, shake off, slip.Slang: shake.Idiom: give someone the shake.phrasal verb throw out1. To let go or get rid of as being useless or defective, for example:discard, dispose of, dump, junk, scrap, throw away.Informal: chuck, jettison, shuck (off).Slang: ditch.2. To put out by force:bump, dismiss, eject, evict, expel, oust.Informal: chuck.Slang: boot (out), bounce, kick out.Idioms: give someone the boot, give someone the heave-ho, send packing, show someone the door, throw out on one's ear.3. To displace (a bone) from a socket or joint:dislocate, slip.Idiom: throw out of joint.phrasal verb throw overTo give up or leave without intending to return or claim again:abandon, desert, forsake, leave, quit.Idioms: run out on, walk out on.phrasal verb throw upTo eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth:heave, vomit.Slang: puke.nounAn act of throwing:cast, fling, heave, hurl, launch, pitch, shy, sling, toss.Translationsthrow (θrəu) – past tense threw (θruː) : past participle thrown – verb1. to send through the air with force; to hurl or fling. He threw the ball to her / threw her the ball. 擲,拋,投 掷,抛,投 2. (of a horse) to make its rider fall off. My horse threw me. 摔下 摔下3. to puzzle or confuse. He was completely thrown by her question. 迷惑 迷惑4. (in wrestling, judo etc) to wrestle (one's opponent) to the ground. 摔(倒) 摔(倒) noun an act of throwing. That was a good throw! 投擲 投掷throw away1. to get rid of. He always throws away his old clothes. 丟棄 扔掉2. to lose through lack of care, concern etc. Don't throw your chance of promotion away by being careless. 白白失去 放过,失去 throw doubt on to suggest or hint that (something) is not true. The latest scientific discoveries throw doubt on the original theory. 對...產生懷疑 对...产生怀疑throw in to include or add as a gift or as part of a bargain. When I bought his car he threw in the radio and a box of tools. 額外奉送 额外奉送throw light on to help to solve or give information on (a mystery, puzzle, problem etc). Can anyone throw any light on the problem? 幫助解決 帮助解决throw oneself into to begin (doing something) with great energy. She threw herself into her work with enthusiasm. 投身於... 投身于...throw off1. to get rid of. She finally managed to throw off her cold; They were following us but we threw them off. 扔掉 扔掉2. to take off very quickly. He threw off his coat and sat down. 匆匆脫下 匆匆脱下throw open to open suddenly and wide. He threw open the door and walked in. 突然大開 突然大开throw out to get rid of by throwing or by force. He was thrown out of the meeting; The committee threw out the proposal. 拒絕 拒绝throw a party to hold, organize etc a party. They threw a party for her birthday. 舉行(宴會) 举行(宴会) throw up1. a slang expression for to vomit. She had too much to eat, and threw up on the way home. (俗)嘔吐 (俗)呕吐 2. to give up or abandon. He threw up his job. 放棄 放弃3. to build hurriedly. They threw up a temporary building. 匆匆建造 匆匆建造throw one's voice to make one's voice appear to come from somewhere else, eg the mouth of a ventriloquist's dummy. 使聲音彷彿來自他處的口技(腹語表演者的玩偶) 口技(使声音好像来自外面什么地方) ˈthrowaway adjective disposable; that can be thrown away after being used once or twice. a throwaway cup; throwaway razors. 一次性的 一次性的throw
throw (one)To cause one to be greatly confused, perplexed, or disconcerted; to befuddle or bemuse one. It really threw us when Olivia announced she was leaving the company. His caustic response threw me, as it seemed to come out of nowhere.See also: throwthrow someoneFig. to confuse someone. You threw me for a minute when you asked for my identification. I thought you recognized me. The question the teacher asked was so hard that it threw me, and I became very nervous.throw1. n. a try; a time. Have another throw at it, why don’t you? 2. tv. to confuse someone. The question really threw me. throw/toss (one's) hat into the ring To enter a political race as a candidate for office.See:- $100, £50, etc. a throw
- (draw the sword and) throw away the scabbard
- a stone's throw
- a stone's throw away
- a throw
- be thrown into the scale (of something)
- bring (someone or something) into question
- bring/call/throw something into question
- call (someone or something) into question
- cast (some) light on (something)
- cast a veil over (something)
- cast one's lot with
- cast the first stone
- cast/draw/throw a veil over something
- cast/shed/throw light on something
- cast/throw the first stone, to
- cold water, to pour/throw
- don't have a pot to piss in (or a window to throw it out of)
- don't throw the baby out with the bathwater
- draw a veil over (something)
- fling mud
- fling oneself at someone
- fling/sling/throw mud
- hat in the ring, to put/throw one's
- have a fit
- have/throw a fit
- hurl insults
- I wouldn't trust (someone) as far as I could throw (them)
- I wouldn't trust (someone) farther than I could throw (them)
- in the drink
- in the throes of (something)
- knock (one) for a loop
- knock for a loop
- knock something together
- knock/throw somebody for a loop
- lock (someone) up and throw away the key
- monkey wrench in the works, put/throw a
- not trust (someone) as far as (one) can throw (them)
- not trust (someone) farther than (one) can throw (them)
- not trust someone as far as one can throw him/her
- not trust someone as far as you can throw them
- not trust someone as far as you could throw them
- off balance
- off game
- off the track
- People (who live) in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
- people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
- People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
- pour cold water on
- pour cold water on (something)
- pour cold water on something
- pour/throw cold water on something
- put (one) off the scent
- put (one's) weight behind (someone or something)
- put a spanner in(to) the works
- put/throw a spanner in the works
- put/throw somebody off the scent
- put/throw your weight behind something
- rule (something) out of court
- rule/throw something out of court
- shed (some) light on (something)
- shed (some) light upon (something)
- shed light on
- shed light on, to
- shoot the breeze
- sling mud
- stone's throw away
- stone's throw, a
- throw
- throw (one)
- throw (one) a bone
- throw (one) a curve (ball)
- throw (one) a curveball
- throw (one) a lifeline
- throw (one) for a loop
- throw (one) in at the deep end
- throw (one) into a tizz(y)
- throw (one) off balance
- throw (one) off the scent
- throw (one) off the track
- throw (one) to the dogs
- throw (one) to the lions
- throw (one) to the wolves
- throw (one's) bonnet over the windmill
- throw (one's) cap over the windmill
- throw (one's) hand in
- throw (one's) hat in(to) the ring
- throw (one's) hat over the windmill
- throw (one's) money about
- throw (one's) money around
- throw (one's) name in the hat
- throw (one's) toys out of the pram
- throw (one's) weight about
- throw (one's) weight around
- throw (one's) weight behind (someone or something)
- throw (oneself) at (someone's) feet
- throw (oneself) at (someone's) head
- throw (oneself) on/at (someone's) mercy
- throw (oneself) on/at the mercy of (someone)
- throw (some) light on (something)
- throw (some) light upon (something)
- throw (some) shapes
- throw (someone or something) in(to) the drink
- throw (someone or something) into (something)
- throw (someone or something) on the scrap heap
- throw (someone) a googly
- throw (someone) off the trail
- throw (someone) under the bus
- throw (something) back in (one's) face
- throw (something) back in(to) (one's) face
- throw (something) in
- throw (something) in (one's) face
- throw (something) in(to) the pot
- throw (something) into question
- throw (something) into the bargain
- throw (something) overboard
- throw a (monkey) wrench in(to) the works
- throw a (temper) tantrum
- throw a bone
- throw a bone to (someone)
- throw a curve
- throw a fight
- throw a fit
- throw a game
- throw a glance at
- throw a hissy
- throw a hissy fit
- throw a lifeline to
- throw a lifeline to (someone)
- throw a map
- throw a monkey wrench in the works
- throw a monkey wrench in(to) (something)
- throw a monkey wrench into
- throw a party
- throw a punch
- throw a scare into (someone)
- throw a sickie
- throw a spanner in the works
- throw a spanner in(to) the works
- throw a tantrum
- throw a Technicolor yawn
- throw a tub to the whale
- throw a veil over (something)
- throw a wet blanket over (something)
- throw a wet blanket over something
- throw a wobbler
- throw a wobbly
- throw a wrench into the works
- throw across
- throw an amount of light on
- throw an eye on (something)
- throw an eye over (something)
- throw around
- throw aside
- throw at
- throw away
- throw away on
- throw away the scabbard
- throw back
- throw back at
- throw back to
- throw caution to the wind
- throw caution to the wind(s)
- throw caution to the winds
- throw chunks
- throw cold water on
- throw cold water on (something)
- Throw dirt enough, and some will stick
- throw discretion to the wind(s)
- throw down
- throw down the gauntlet
- throw down the gauntlet, to
- throw dust in (one's) eyes
- throw dust in (one's) face
- throw dust in someone's eyes
- throw dust in someone's eyes, to
- throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick
- throw for a loss
- throw good money after bad
- throw good money after bad, to
- throw hands up
- throw hands up in horror
- throw in
- throw in (one's) hand
- throw in (one's) lot with (someone or something)
- throw in face
- throw in Go to throw
- throw in one's hand
- throw in someone's face
- throw in the
- throw in the sponge
- throw in the sponge/towel, to
- throw in the towel
- throw in the towel/sponge
- throw in with
- throw in with (one)
- throw in your hand
- throw in your lot with
- throw in your lot with somebody
- throw in your lot with someone
- throw insults
- throw into
- throw into confusion
- throw into sharp relief
- throw into the bargain
- throw light on
- Throw me a bone!
- throw money at
- throw money at (someone or something)
- throw money at something
- throw money at something/someone
- throw money away
- throw mud
- throw mud at (one)
- throw name around
- throw off
- throw off balance
- throw off the track
- throw on
- throw one out on one’s ear
- throw one’s cookies
- throw one’s hat in the ring
- throw one’s voice
- throw one’s weight around
- throw one's hat in the ring
- throw one's weight around
- throw one's weight around, to
- throw oneself at
- throw oneself at feet
- throw oneself at the mercy of some authority
- throw oneself into
- throw oneself on the mercy of
- throw open
- throw open (something) to (someone or something)
- throw out
- throw out of
- throw out on ear
- throw out the baby with the bath water
- throw out the baby with the bathwater
- throw out the baby with the bathwater, to/don't
- throw over
- throw people together
- throw salt on someone’s game
- throw shade
- throw smoke
- throw somebody a bone
- throw somebody a curveball
- throw somebody to the wolves/lions
- throw someone
- throw someone a curve
- throw someone for a loop
- throw someone in at the deep end
- throw someone off balance
- throw someone off the scent
- throw someone to the dogs
- throw someone to the lions
- throw someone to the wolves
- throw something back
- throw something back in someone's face
- throw something on the scale
- throw something overboard
- throw something together
- throw stones
- throw straws against the wind
- throw the baby out with the bath
- throw the baby out with the bath water
- throw the baby out with the bathwater
- throw the book at
- throw the book at (one)
- throw the book at somebody
- throw the book at someone
- throw the book at, to
- throw the bull
- throw the cat among the pigeons
- throw the crap
- throw the/(one's) feelers out
- throw to
- throw to the dogs
- throw to the winds, to
- throw to the wolves
- throw to the wolves, to
- throw together
- throw up
- throw up (one's) hands
- throw up (one's) hands in despair
- throw up (one's) hands in frustration
- throw up (one's) hands in horror
- throw up hands
- throw up one’s toenails
- throw up one's hands
- throw up one's hands, to
- throw up to
- throw up toenails
- throw up your hands/arms in despair, horror, etc.
- throw voice
- throw weight around
- throw your hand in
- throw your hat in the ring
- throw your hat into the ring
- throw your money about/around
- throw your toys out of the pram
- throw your weight about
- throw your weight about/around
- throw your weight around
- throw your weight behind someone
- throw your weight behind something
- throw yourself at somebody's feet
- throw yourself on somebody's mercy
- throw-away
- toss hat into the ring
- toss one’s cookies
- trust someone as far as one could throw him, not to/I wouldn't
- within a stone's throw
throw
throw1. an act or result of throwing dice 2. a. the eccentricity of a cam b. the radial distance between the central axis of a crankshaft and the axis of a crankpin forming part of the shaft 3. a sheet of fabric used for draping over an easel or unfinished painting, etc., to keep the dust off 4. Geology the vertical displacement of rock strata at a fault 5. Physics the deflection of a measuring instrument as a result of a sudden fluctuation throw[thrō] (engineering) The scattering of fragments in a blasting operation. (geology) The vertical component of dip separation on a fault, or generally the amount of vertical displacement on any fault. (mechanical engineering) The maximum diameter of the circle moved by a rotary part. (computer science) stroke throw1. The horizontal or vertical axial distance an airstream travels after leaving an air outlet to the point where the airstream velocity is reduced to a specific value; also called blow. 2. The effective distance between a lighting fixture and the area being lighted. 3. The maximum distance that a bolt projects when it is fully extended.FinancialSeeHatthrow
Synonyms for throwverb to send through the air with a motion of the hand or armSynonyms- cast
- dart
- dash
- fling
- heave
- hurl
- hurtle
- launch
- pitch
- shoot
- shy
- sling
- toss
- fire
verb to cause to fall, as from a shot or blowSynonyms- bring down
- cut down
- down
- drop
- fell
- flatten
- floor
- ground
- knock down
- level
- prostrate
- strike down
- deck
verb to cause to be unclear in mind or intentSynonyms- addle
- befuddle
- bewilder
- confound
- confuse
- discombobulate
- dizzy
- fuddle
- jumble
- mix up
- muddle
- mystify
- perplex
- puzzle
verb to make incapable of finding something to think, do, or saySynonyms- confound
- nonplus
- flummox
- stick
- stump
- beat
verb to bring to bear steadily or forcefullySynonyms- exercise
- exert
- ply
- put out
- wield
verb to send out heat, light, or energySynonyms- cast
- emit
- irradiate
- project
- radiate
- shed
verb to release or move (a switch, for example) in order to activate, deactivate, or control a deviceSynonymsphrase throw away: to let go or get rid of as being useless or defective, for exampleSynonyms- discard
- dispose of
- dump
- junk
- scrap
- throw out
- chuck
- jettison
- shuck
- ditch
phrase throw away: to spend (money) excessively and usually foolishlySynonyms- consume
- dissipate
- fool away
- fritter away
- riot away
- squander
- trifle away
- waste
- blow
phrase throw off: to free from or cast out something objectionable or undesirableSynonyms- clear
- disburden
- disembarrass
- disencumber
- release
- relieve
- rid
- shake off
- unburden
- shake
phrase throw off: to cast off by a natural processSynonymsphrase throw off: to discharge material, as vapor or fumes, usually suddenly and violentlySynonyms- emit
- give
- give forth
- give off
- give out
- issue
- let off
- let out
- release
- send forth
- vent
phrase throw off: to get away from (a pursuer)Synonyms- elude
- evade
- lose
- shake off
- slip
- shake
phrase throw out: to let go or get rid of as being useless or defective, for exampleSynonyms- discard
- dispose of
- dump
- junk
- scrap
- throw away
- chuck
- jettison
- shuck
- ditch
phrase throw out: to put out by forceSynonyms- bump
- dismiss
- eject
- evict
- expel
- oust
- chuck
- boot
- bounce
- kick out
phrase throw out: to displace (a bone) from a socket or jointSynonymsphrase throw over: to give up or leave without intending to return or claim againSynonyms- abandon
- desert
- forsake
- leave
- quit
phrase throw up: to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouthSynonymsnoun an act of throwingSynonyms- cast
- fling
- heave
- hurl
- launch
- pitch
- shy
- sling
- toss
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