—throw /θrəʊ/ aep /θroʊ/
noun (EACH)
a throw [S] INFORMAL► F0 used to mean each thing or for each time: » We could get a coffee in there but they charge two quid a throw.Thesaurus+: ↑Both, all, each and everynoun [C] (THROWING)
► F0 an act of throwing something: » a throw of the diceThesaurus+: ↑Throwingverb (threw, thrown) (ANGER) ↑Verb Endings for throw
throw a fit/tantrum► F0 to experience and show a strong feeling of anger, especially suddenly: » My mother threw a fit when she saw what a mess we'd made of her kitchen.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming angry and expressing angerverb (threw, thrown) (PARTY) ↑Verb Endings for throw
throw a party► F0 to have a party: » Flavio threw a party for Colin's 50th birthday.Thesaurus+: ↑Celebrating and entertainingverb (threw, thrown) (SEND THROUGH AIR) ↑Verb Endings for throw
A2 [I or T] to send something through the air with force, especially by a sudden movement of the arm:
» My friend threw the ball back over the fence.» The coat was thrown over the back of the chair.» She threw herself into a chair, exhausted.» The rider was thrown as the horse jumped the fence.» He threw a punch at (= hit) his attacker.Thesaurus+: ↑Throwingthrow a glance/lookF0 to look quickly or suddenly:
» The boy threw a frightened look in the direction of the house.Thesaurus+: ↑Using the eyes , ↑Eyesight, glasses and lenses , ↑The eye and surrounding area , ↑Perceptive• • •
Extra Examples:» Don't throw your apple core on the floor!» The ducks started quacking loudly when we threw them some bread.» She screwed the bag up and threw it in the bin.» Some demonstrators were arrested for throwing stones at the police.» The game involved throwing metal rings over a stick.verb [T] (threw, thrown) (CONFUSE) ↑Verb Endings for throw
► F0 to confuse or shock someone or cause difficulty for them: » I wasn't expecting a visitor. I was really thrown.» The news of the coup threw them into a state of panic.Thesaurus+: ↑Puzzle and confuse , ↑Difficult to understandverb [T] (threw, thrown) (MOVE QUICKLY) ↑Verb Endings for throw
► C2 to cause to move or act quickly or carelessly: » She threw back her hair.» David threw open the window to get some air.Thesaurus+: ↑Hurrying and doing things quickly , ↑Busy and activeverb [T] (threw, thrown) SPECIALIZED (SHAPE) ↑Verb Endings for throw
► F0 to shape clay on a special round table that spinsThesaurus+: ↑Ceramics and pottery