throw (thr )v. threw (thr ), thrown (thrn), throw·ing, throws v.tr.1. To propel through the air with a motion of the hand or arm. 2. To discharge into the air by any means: a machine that throws tennis balls; ash that was thrown by an erupting volcano. 3. To hurl or fling with great force or speed: 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 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. a. To get rid of as useless: threw away yesterday's newspaper. b. Games To discard: threw away two aces. 2. 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. 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. a. To disengage (a clutch, for example). b. 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, videotape, or other recorded image): threw the tape 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 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 thr wan; see ter -1 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: cast her fishing line into the stream. 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 tarpaulin over the boat. Pitch often means to throw with careful aim: "a special basket in my study . . . into which I pitch letters, circulars, pamphlets and so forth" H.G. Wells. Toss usually means to throw lightly or casually: "Campton tossed the card away" Edith Wharton. See Also Synonyms at confuse. |
throw Verb [throwing, threw, thrown] 1. to hurl (something) through the air, esp. with a rapid motion of the arm 2. to put or move suddenly, carelessly, or violently: she threw her arms round his neck 3. to bring into a specified state or condition, esp. suddenly: the invasion threw the region into turmoil 4. to move (a switch or lever) so as to engage or disengage a mechanism 5. to cause (someone) to fall: I'm riding the horse that threw me 6. a. to tip (dice) out onto a flat surface b. to obtain (a specified number) in this way: one throws a 3 and the other throws a 5 7. to shape (clay) on a potter's wheel 8. to give (a party) 9. Informal to confuse or disconcert: the question threw me 10. to direct or cast (a look, light, etc.): the lamp threw a shadow on the ceiling 11. to project (the voice) so as to make it appear to come from somewhere else 12. Informal to lose (a contest) deliberately 13. throw a punch to strike, or attempt to strike, someone with one's fist 14. throw oneself at to behave in a way which makes it clear that one is trying to win the affection of (someone) 15. throw oneself into to involve oneself enthusiastically in 16. throw oneself on to rely entirely upon (someone's goodwill, etc.): the president threw himself on the mercy of the American people Noun 1. the act or an instance of throwing 2. the distance thrown: a throw of 90 metres 3. (in sports such as wrestling or judo) a move which causes one's opponent to fall to the floor 4. a decorative blanket or cover 5. a throw each: we drank our way through a couple of bottles of claret at £12.50 a throw
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 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"bowling - (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman fling - the act of flinging heaving, heave - throwing something heavy (with great effort); "he gave it a mighty heave"; "he was not good at heaving passes" leaner - (horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake toss, 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 batter ringer - (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg shy - 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 play flip - 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 speech chance, 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 cammotion, movement - a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something instroke - the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaft outstroke - 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 something | | 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" | | 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 scrimmage prostrate - throw down flat, as on the ground; "She prostrated herself with frustration" heave - throw with great effort bombard, 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" drive - cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force; "drive the ball far out into the field" ridge - throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides; "He ridged his corn" propel, 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 simultaneously flick, 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"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 tissue exfoliate - cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters | | 4. | throw - place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"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" 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" | | 6. | throw - cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"switch 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" | | 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"send, 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 | | 10. | throw - utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone" | | 11. | throw - organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course" | | 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"demoralize - 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" be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun); "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer" |
throw verb 1. hurl, toss, fling, send, project, launch, cast, pitch, shy, chuck ( informal) propel, sling, lob ( informal) heave, put verb 4. ( Informal) confuse, baffle, faze, astonish, confound, unnerve, disconcert, perturb, throw you out, throw you off, dumbfound, discompose, put your off your stroke, throw you off your stride, unsettle throw someone off 2. escape from, lose, leave behind, get away from, evade, shake off, elude, outrun, outdistance, give someone the slip, show a clean pair of heels to throw something away throw something out throw something up  Translations throw [θrəu] n → tiro; throw off vt → deshacerse de
 throw [θrəu] n → jet m; vt [ threw , pt , thrown , pp ] [θruː, θrəun] → lancer, jeter; throw about throw together vt [+ clothes, meal etc] → assembler à la hâte [+ essay]; bâcler
 throw [θrəu] [ threw , pt , thrown , pp ] n → Wurf mthrow about throw vt [+ money] → herumwerfen mit throw off throw vt (= get rid of) [+ burden] → abwerfen throw together throw vt [+ meal] → hinhauen [+ clothes]; zusammenpacken
 throw [θrəu] n → tiro, getto; throw about, throw around vt [+ litter etc] → spargere
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