throw

²throw

noun

Definition of THROW

1

a : an act of throwing, hurling, or flinging b (1) : an act of throwing dice (2) : the number thrown with a cast of dice c : a method of throwing an opponent in wrestling or judo

2

: the distance a missile may be thrown or light rays may be projected

3

: an undertaking involving chance or danger : risk, venture

4

: the amount of vertical displacement produced by a geological fault

5

a : the extreme movement given to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam, crank, or eccentric : stroke b : the length of the radius of a crank or the virtual crank radius of an eccentric or cam

6

a : a light coverlet (as for a bed) b : a woman's scarf or light wrap

— a throw

: for each one : apiece <copies are to be sold at a throw — Harvey Breit>

Examples of THROW

1. The quarterback made a perfect throw.
2. He lost all his winnings on his last throw.
3. a discus throw of 200 feet
4. It's a long throw from center field to home plate.

First Known Use of THROW

1530

Related to THROW

Synonyms: adventure, chance, crapshoot, enterprise, flier (also flyer), flutter [chiefly British], speculation, gamble, venture

Antonyms: sure thing

Related Words: bet, hazard, stake, wager; liberty; dark horse, long shot, play

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