Throw meaning

What does “throw” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“throw” is a noun and verb with 20 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist).

throw

noun

  1. the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

    “the catcher made a good throw to second base”

  2. a single chance or instance

    “he couldn't afford $50 a throw”

  3. the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

  4. bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

  5. casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly

    “he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice”

verb

  1. propel through the air

    “throw a frisbee”

  2. move violently, energetically, or carelessly

    “She threw herself forwards”

  3. get rid of

    “he shed his image as a pushy boss”

    “shed your clothes”

  4. place or put with great energy

    “She threw the blanket around the child”

    “thrust the money in the hands of the beggar”

    Synonymsthrust
  5. convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

    “Throw a glance”

    “She gave me a dirty look”

    Synonymsgive
  6. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

    “switch on the light”

    “throw the lever”

    Synonymsflipswitch
  7. put or send forth

    “She threw the flashlight beam into the corner”

    “The setting sun threw long shadows”

  8. to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

    “Jane threw dinner together”

    “throw the car into reverse”

  9. cause to be confused emotionally

  10. utter with force; utter vehemently

    “hurl insults”

    “throw accusations at someone”

    Synonymshurl
  11. organize or be responsible for

    “hold a reception”

    “have, throw, or make a party”

  12. make on a potter's wheel

    “she threw a beautiful teapot”

  13. cause to fall off

    “The horse threw its inexperienced rider”

  14. throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

    “Throw a six”

  15. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

    “These questions confuse even the experts”

    “This question completely threw me”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University