Synonyms: 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
Similar words: actuation, propulsion
Definition: the act of propelling
Synonyms: throw
Definition: casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
Usage: he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice
Similar words: gambling, gaming, play
Definition: the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
Usage: his gambling cost him a fortune; there was heavy play at the blackjack table
Synonyms: throw
Definition: bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
Similar words: bed clothing, bedclothes, bedding
Definition: coverings that are used on a bed
Synonyms: stroke, throw, cam stroke
Definition: the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
Similar words: motion, movement
Definition: a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
Synonyms: throw
Definition: a single chance or instance
Usage: he couldn't afford $50 a throw
Similar words: chance, opportunity
Definition: a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
Usage: the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington; now is your chance
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: be
Definition: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Usage: John is rich; This is not a good answer
Definition: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
Usage: Throw a glance; She gave me a dirty look
Similar words: communicate, intercommunicate
Definition: transmit thoughts or feelings
Usage: He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist
Definition: utter with force; utter vehemently
Usage: hurl insults; throw accusations at someone
Similar words: express, utter, verbalise, verbalize, give tongue to
Definition: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
Usage: She expressed her anger; He uttered a curse
Synonyms: throw
Definition: throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
Usage: Throw a six
Definition: let (something) fall or spill from a container
Usage: turn the flour onto a plate
Definition: place or put with great energy
Usage: She threw the blanket around the child; thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
Similar words: put, place, pose, position, set, lay
Definition: put into a certain place or abstract location
Usage: Put your things here; Set the tray down; Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children; Place emphasis on a certain point
Synonyms: throw
Definition: propel through the air
Usage: throw a frisbee
Definition: cause to move forward with force
Usage: Steam propels this ship
Definition: cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
Usage: switch on the light; throw the lever
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: remove, withdraw, take, take away
Definition: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
Usage: remove a threat; remove a wrapper; Remove the dirty dishes from the table; take the gun from your pocket; This machine withdraws heat from the environment
Synonyms: throw
Definition: cause to fall off
Usage: The horse threw its inexperienced rider
Definition: remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
Usage: The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space
Synonyms: 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
Definition: cause to go somewhere
Usage: The explosion sent the car flying in the air; She sent her children to camp; He directed all his energies into his dissertation
Synonyms: throw
Definition: make on a potter's wheel
Usage: she threw a beautiful teapot
Similar words: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work
Definition: make something, usually for a specific function
Usage: She molded the rice balls carefully; Form cylinders from the dough; shape a figure; Work the metal into a sword
Synonyms: make, have, hold, give, throw
Definition: organize or be responsible for
Usage: hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party; give a course
Similar words: direct
Definition: be in charge of
Synonyms: discombobulate, bemuse, bewilder, throw
Definition: cause to be confused emotionally
Similar words: discomfit, discompose, disconcert, untune, upset
Definition: cause to lose one's composure
Synonyms: throw
Definition: move violently, energetically, or carelessly
Usage: She threw herself forwards
Similar words: move
Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right
Synonyms: throw
Definition: to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
Usage: Jane threw dinner together; throw the car into reverse
Similar words: put, place, pose, position, set, lay
Definition: put into a certain place or abstract location
Usage: Put your things here; Set the tray down; Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children; Place emphasis on a certain point