Definition of throw
threw
play \ˈthrü\;thrown
play \ˈthrōn\;throwing
transitive verb
1a : to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm throw a baseballb : to propel through the air in any manner a rifle that can throw a bullet a milec : pitch 6b threw a no-hitter
2a : to cause to fall threw his opponentb : to cause to fall off : unseat the horse threw its riderc : to get the better of : overcome the problem didn't throw her
3a : to fling (oneself) precipitately threw herself down on the sofab : 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 coatb : to bring to bear : exert threw all his efforts into the boy's defense throw their weight behind the proposalc : build, construct threw a pontoon bridge over the river
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
throw cold water on
throw money at
throw one's weight around
orthrow one's weight about
throw to the wolves
throw together
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Examples of throw in a Sentence
She threw the ball to first base.
We threw our hats in the air at the end of the ceremony.
Let's see how far you can throw.
You throw like a wimp.
She threw her coat on the bed.
Don't throw your trash on the ground. Throw it in the trash can.
The wrestler threw his opponent to the mat.
The crash threw the driver from the car.
She was thrown from the horse.
The storm threw the boat against a reef.
Origin and Etymology of throw
Middle English thrawen, throwen to cause to twist, throw, from Old English thrāwan to cause to twist or turn; akin to Old High German drāen to turn, Latin terere to rub, Greek tribein to rub, tetrainein to bore, pierce
First Known Use: 13th century
Synonym Discussion of throw
throw
Definition of throw
1a : an act of throwing, hurling, or flingingb (1) : an act of throwing dice (2) : the number thrown with a cast of dicec : 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
4 : an undertaking involving chance or danger : risk, venture
5 : the amount of vertical displacement produced by a geological fault
6a : the extreme movement given to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam, crank, or eccentric : strokeb : 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
Examples of throw in a Sentence
The quarterback made a perfect throw.
He lost all his winnings on his last throw.
a discus throw of 200 feet
It's a long throw from center field to home plate.
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First Known Use of throw
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THROW Defined for English Language Learners
throw
playDefinition of throw for English Language Learners
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: to cause (something) to move out of your hand and through the air by quickly moving your arm forward
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: to put (something) in a particular place in a careless or forceful way
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: to cause (someone or something) to move suddenly or forcefully to or away from a particular place
throw
Definition of throw for English Language Learners
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: an act of throwing something (such as a ball)
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: an act of rolling dice
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: the distance over which something is thrown or could be thrown
THROW Defined for Kids
Definition of throw for Students
threw
\ˈthrü\;thrown
\ˈthrōn\;throwing
1 : to send through the air with a quick forward motion of the arm Throw me a ball.
2 : to put suddenly in a certain position or condition Don't throw trash on the ground. They threw him in prison.
3 : to cause to fall The horse threw its rider.
4 : to put on or take off in a hurry Let me throw on a coat.
5 : to move (the body or part of the body) in a certain way I threw myself on the bed. He threw his arms around her.
6 : to move (as a window or switch) to an open or closed position
7 : to give by way of entertainment Let's throw a party!
thrower
nounthrow away
1 : to get rid of : discard
throw out
throw up
Definition of throw for Students
1 : an act of causing something to move with a motion of the arm
2 : the distance something is or may be sent with a motion of the arm
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