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throw

British pronunciation/θɹˈə‌ʊ/
American pronunciation/ˈθɹoʊ/
to throw
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to send something with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand; to make something move through the air by quickly moving the arm and hand

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2

to hold or organize an event such as a party

synonyms : give
have
hold
make
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3

move violently, energetically, or carelessly

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4

place or put with great energy

synonyms : thrust
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5

get rid of

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6

convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

synonyms : give
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7

cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

synonyms : flip
switch
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8

put or send forth

synonyms : cast
contrive
project
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9

utter with force; utter vehemently

synonyms : hurl
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10

cause to be confused emotionally

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11

to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

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12

be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

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13

cause to fall off

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14

throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

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15

make on a potter's wheel

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Throw
[NOUN]
1

a small, decorative blanket or cover, typically made of a soft and cozy material such as wool, fleece, or cotton, used to drape over a couch, chair, or bed to add warmth and decoration

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2

the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

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3

a single chance or instance

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4

bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

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5

the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

synonyms : cam stroke
stroke
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Examples
1The children threw the crumpled paper balls into the classroom trash can.
2My mother throws that far away.
3The fisherman had to throw the net far into the sea.
4Yet another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring.
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