"throw" | Definition and Related Words

throw

Noun

The act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) (synset 100105359)
"the catcher made a good throw to second base"

is a type of: actuation, propulsion - the act of propelling
subtypes:
- bowling - (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman
- fling - the act of flinging
- heave, heaving - throwing something heavy (with great effort)
- cast, hurl - a violent throw
- leaner - (horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake
- flip, pass, toss - (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
- pitch - the action or manner of throwing something
- delivery, pitch - (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
- ringer - (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg
- shy - a quick throw
- slinging - throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling)
- throw-in - (rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play
- flip - a sudden, quick movement
A single chance or instance (synset 114509574)
"he couldn't afford $50 a throw"

domain usage: colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech

is a type of: chance, opportunity - a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam (synset 107365795)
is a type of: motion, movement - a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
subtypes:
- instroke - the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaft
- outstroke - the stroke of an engine piston moving toward the crankshaft
same as: cam stroke, stroke
Bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something (synset 104437105)
is a type of: bed clothing, bedclothes, bedding - coverings that are used on a bed
Casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly (synset 101248165)
"he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"

is a type of: gambling, gaming, play - the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
subtypes:
- cast, roll - the act of throwing dice
- flip, toss - the act of flipping a coin

Verb

Propel through the air (synset 201511000)
"throw a frisbee"

is a type of: impel, propel - cause to move forward with force
subtypes:
- flap down, slam - throw violently
- ground - throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
- prostrate - throw down flat, as on the ground
- cast, hurl, hurtle - throw forcefully
- heave - throw with great effort
- bombard, pelt - cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
- defenestrate - throw through or out of the window
- deliver, pitch - throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball
- shy - throw quickly
- drive - cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force
- deep-six, throw overboard - throw from a boat
- ridge - throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides
- jettison - throw as from an airplane
- fling - throw with force or recklessness
- lob - propel in a high arc
- chuck, toss - throw carelessly
- skim, skip, skitter - cause to skip over a surface
- juggle - throw, catch, and keep in the air several things simultaneously
- flick, flip - cause to move with a flick
- pass - throw (a ball) to another player
Move violently, energetically, or carelessly (synset 202101482)
"She threw herself forwards"

is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
Get rid of (synset 201516062)
"he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"

is a type of: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
subtypes:
- exuviate, molt, moult, shed, slough - cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
- abscise - shed flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of a scar tissue
- exfoliate - cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters
- autotomise, autotomize - cause a body part to undergo autotomy
same as: cast, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw away, throw off
Place or put with great energy (synset 201501904)
"She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"

is a type of: lay, place, pose, position, put, set - put into a certain place or abstract location

subtypes: pop - put or thrust suddenly and forcefully

same as: thrust
Convey or communicate;
Of a smile, a look, a physical gesture (synset 201062189)
"Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"

is a type of: communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings

same as: give
Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation (synset 201512805)
"switch on the light"; "throw the lever"

is a type of: engage, lock, mesh, operate - keep engaged
subtypes:
- switch on, turn on - cause to operate by flipping a switch
- cut, switch off, turn off, turn out - cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch
same as: flip, switch
Put or send forth (synset 201636439)
"She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light"

is a type of: direct, send - cause to go somewhere

subtypes: shoot - send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly

same as: cast, contrive, project
To put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly (synset 202101619)
"Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"

is a type of: lay, place, pose, position, put, set - put into a certain place or abstract location
Cause to be confused emotionally (synset 201795261)
is a type of: discomfit, discompose, disconcert, untune, upset - cause to lose one's composure

same as: bemuse, bewilder, discombobulate
Utter with force;
Utter vehemently (synset 201069686)
"hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"

is a type of: express, give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize - articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

same as: hurl
Organize or be responsible for (synset 201737358)
"hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"

is a type of: direct - be in charge of

same as: give, have, hold, make
Make on a potter's wheel (synset 201667338)
"she threw a beautiful teapot"

is a type of: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work - make something, usually for a specific function
Cause to fall off (synset 201530542)
"The horse threw its inexperienced rider"

is a type of: bump, dislodge - remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
Throw (a die) out onto a flat surface (synset 201439648)
"Throw a six"

is a type of: release, turn - let (something) fall or spill from a container

subtypes: shoot - throw dice, as in a crap game
Be confusing or perplexing to;
Cause to be unable to think clearly (synset 200623406)
"These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"

is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
subtypes:
- demoralize - confuse or put into disorder
- amaze, baffle, beat, bewilder, dumbfound, flummox, get, gravel, mystify, nonplus, perplex, pose, puzzle, stick, stupefy, vex - be a mystery or bewildering to
- disorient, disorientate - cause to be lost or disoriented
same as: bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle

verb group: confuse, disconcert, flurry, put off - cause to feel embarrassment

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