1. throw - noun
· the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base"
Hypernym(s): propulsion, actuation
2. throw - noun
· a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
Hypernym(s): opportunity, chance
3. throw - noun
· the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
Synonym(s): stroke, cam_stroke
4. throw - noun
· bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
Hypernym(s): bedclothes, bed_clothing, bedding
5. throw - noun
· casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
Hypernym(s): gambling, gaming, play
6. throw - verb
· propel through the air; "throw a frisbee"
7. throw - verb
· move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"
Hypernym(s): move
8. throw - verb
· get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
Synonym(s): shed, cast, cast_off, shake_off, throw_off, throw_away, drop
Hypernym(s): remove, take, take_away, withdraw
9. throw - verb
· place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
Synonym(s): thrust
Hypernym(s): put, set, place, pose, position, lay
10. throw - verb
· convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
Synonym(s): give
Hypernym(s): communicate, intercommunicate
11. throw - verb
· cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
Hypernym(s): engage, mesh, lock, operate
12. throw - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): project, cast, contrive
13. throw - verb
· to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"
Hypernym(s): put, set, place, pose, position, lay
14. throw - verb
· cause to be confused emotionally
Synonym(s): bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate
Hypernym(s): upset, discompose, untune, disconcert, discomfit
15. throw - verb
· utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"
Synonym(s): hurl
Hypernym(s): express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give_tongue_to
16. throw - verb
· organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
Synonym(s): hold, have, make, give
Hypernym(s): direct
17. throw - verb
· make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot"
Hypernym(s): shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge
18. throw - verb
· cause to fall off; "The horse threw its inexperienced rider"
19. throw - verb
· throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six"
20. throw - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): confuse, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate
Hypernym(s): be
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