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throw on

phrasal verb

Definition of throw on

1 : to quickly put on (a piece of clothing)
  • She threw on her coat and ran out the door.
  • Let me throw some shoes on.
2 : to cause (something) to work by moving a switch
  • He threw on the lights.

Word by Word Definitions

throw play

  1. : to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm

  2. : to propel through the air in any manner

  3. : pitch

  1. : an act of throwing, hurling, or flinging

  2. : an act of throwing dice

  3. : the number thrown with a cast of dice

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  1. Nglish: Translation of throw on for Spanish speakers

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