Main entry: throw
Definition: the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
Usage: the catcher made a good throw to second base
Main entry: throw
Definition: casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
Usage: he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice
Main entry: throw
Definition: bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
Main entry: stroke, throw, cam stroke
Definition: the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
Main entry: throw
Definition: a single chance or instance
Usage: he couldn't afford $50 a throw
Main entry: throw, bedevil, befuddle, discombobulate, confound, confuse, fox, fuddle
Definition: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
Usage: These questions confuse even the experts; This question completely threw me; This question befuddled even the teacher
Definition: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
Usage: Throw a glance; She gave me a dirty look
Definition: utter with force; utter vehemently
Usage: hurl insults; throw accusations at someone
Main entry: throw
Definition: throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
Usage: Throw a six
Definition: place or put with great energy
Usage: She threw the blanket around the child; thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
Main entry: throw
Definition: propel through the air
Usage: throw a frisbee
Main entry: throw, switch, flip
Definition: cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
Usage: switch on the light; throw the lever
Main entry: shake off, shed, drop, cast, cast off, throw, throw away, throw off
Definition: get rid of
Usage: he shed his image as a pushy boss; shed your clothes
Main entry: throw
Definition: cause to fall off
Usage: The horse threw its inexperienced rider
Main entry: cast, contrive, throw, project
Definition: put or send forth
Usage: She threw the flashlight beam into the corner; The setting sun threw long shadows; cast a spell; cast a warm light
Main entry: throw
Definition: make on a potter's wheel
Usage: she threw a beautiful teapot
Main entry: make, have, hold, give, throw
Definition: organize or be responsible for
Usage: hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party; give a course
Main entry: discombobulate, bemuse, bewilder, throw
Definition: cause to be confused emotionally
Main entry: throw
Definition: move violently, energetically, or carelessly
Usage: She threw herself forwards
Main entry: throw
Definition: to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
Usage: Jane threw dinner together; throw the car into reverse