Definition of throw
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: 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
2a
: to cause to fall
threw his opponent
b
: to cause to fall off : unseat
the horse threw its rider
c
: to get the better of : overcome
the problem didn't throw her
3a
: to fling (oneself) precipitately
threw herself down on the sofa
b
: to drive or impel violently : dash
the ship was thrown on a reef
4a(1)
: to put in a particular position or condition
threw her arms around him thrown into chaos threw him into prison
(2)
: to put on or off hastily or carelessly
threw on a coat
b
: to bring to bear : exert
threw all his efforts into the boy's defense throw their weight behind the proposal
5
: to give by way of entertainment
throw a party
6
: to indulge in : give way to
threw a temper tantrum
7
: to lose intentionally
throw a game
8
: to form or shape on a potter's wheel
9
: to deliver (a blow) in or as if in boxing
10a
: to make a cast of (dice or a specified number on dice)
b
: roll sense 1a
throw a bowling ball
11
: to give up : abandon
12
: to send forth : project
the setting sun threw long shadows
also
: shed sense 3b
throw some light on the matter
13
: to make (oneself) dependent : commit (oneself) for help, support, or protection
threw himself on the mercy of the court
14
: to perform (something, such as a stunt) successfully
throwing tricks on a skateboard
15a
: to bring forth
throws a good crop
b
: to give birth to
threw large litters
16a
: to move (a lever) so as to connect or disconnect parts of a clutch or switch
also
: to make or break (a connection) with a lever
b
: to put (an automobile) in a different gear especially quickly or suddenly
he threw the car into reverse
17
: deposit sense 2b
the wine throws sediment
18
: to twist two or more filaments of into a thread or yarn
throw cold water on
throw money at
throw one's weight around
or throw one's weight about
throw to the wolves
throw together
: to discourage especially through pessimism or indifference
: to spend large sums of money on or for especially recklessly or ineffectively
trying to solve problems by throwing money at them
: to exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner
: to leave unprotected against fierce opposition or attack
1
: to put together in a hurried and usually careless manner
a bookshelf hastily thrown together
2
: to bring into casual association
different kinds of people are thrown together— Richard Sennett
throw
nounDefinition of throw (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: 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
3a
: a light coverlet (as for a bed)
b
: a woman's scarf or light wrap
5
: the amount of vertical displacement produced by a geologic fault
6a
: 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
a throw
: for each one : apiece
copies are to be sold at $5 a throw— Harvey Breit
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The first known use of throw was in the 14th century
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