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1. a. : to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm. throw a baseball. b. : to propel through the air in any manner. a rifle that can throw a bullet a mile. c. : pitch sense 6b. threw a no-hitter. 2. a. : to cause to fall. threw his opponent. b. : to cause to fall off : unseat.
THROW definition: 1. to send something through the air with force, especially by a sudden movement of the arm: 2. to…. Learn more.
Definition of throw verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Throw definition: to propel or cast in any way, especially to project or propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion or straightening of the arm and wrist. See examples of THROW used in a sentence.
throw is the general word, often used with an adverb that indicates direction, destination, etc.: to throw a rope to someone, the paper away. cast is a formal word for throw, archaic except as used in certain idiomatic expressions (to cast a net, black looks; cast down; the compound broadcast, etc.): to cast off a boat. pitch implies throwing ...
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.
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.
When you throw a ball, you toss it using your hand. When you throw a party, you buy some food and drinks, then invite your friends over. Throw means many things. You can throw a baseball game, even if you're not the pitcher, by deliberately trying to lose it.
THROW definition: 1. to make something move through the air by pushing it out of your hand: 2. to put something…. Learn more.
throw is the general word, often used with an adverb that indicates direction, destination, etc.: to throw a rope to someone, the paper away. cast is a formal word for throw, archaic except as used in certain idiomatic expressions (to cast a net, black looks; cast down; the compound broadcast, etc.): to cast off a boat. pitch implies throwing ...
