hurl

throw, cast, toss, fling, hurl, pitch, sling mean to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive movement or a propelling force. throw is general and interchangeable with the other terms but may specifically imply a distinctive motion with bent arm.

• • can throw a fastball and a curve

cast usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering.

• • cast it to the winds

toss suggests a light or careless or aimless throwing and may imply an upward motion.

• • tossed the coat on the bed

fling stresses a violent throwing.

• • flung the ring back in his face

hurl implies power as in throwing a massive weight.

• • hurled himself at the intruder

pitch suggests throwing carefully at a target.

• • pitch horseshoes

sling stresses either the use of whirling momentum in throwing or directness of aim.

• • slung the bag over his shoulder