throw throw /ˈθroʊ/

noun

1. () The act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)  ( throw )
   the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
    The catcher made a good throw to second base
   the catcher made a good throw to second base
   
2. () A single chance or instance  ( throw )
   a single chance or instance
    He couldn't afford $50 a throw
   he couldn't afford $50 a throw
   
3. Casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly  ( throw )
   casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
    He risked his fortune on a throw of the dice
   he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice
   
4. Bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something  ( throw )
   bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
   
5. The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam  ( cam stroke , throw , stroke )
   the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
   

verb

1. () Propel through the air  ( throw )
   propel through the air
    Throw a frisbee
   throw a frisbee
   
2. () Move violently, energetically, or carelessly  ( throw )
   move violently, energetically, or carelessly
    She threw herself forwards
   She threw herself forwards
   
3. () Place or put with great energy  ( thrust , throw )
   place or put with great energy
    She threw the blanket around the child
   She threw the blanket around the child
    Thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
   thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
   
4. () Get rid of  ( cast , drop , throw away , cast off , shake off , shed , throw , throw off )
   get rid of
    He shed his image as a pushy boss
   he shed his image as a pushy boss
    Shed your clothes
   shed your clothes
   
5. () Convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture  ( throw , give )
   convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
    Throw a glance
   Throw a glance
    She gave me a dirty look
   She gave me a dirty look
   
6. () Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation  ( switch , flip , throw )
   cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
    Switch on the light
   switch on the light
    Throw the lever
   throw the lever
   
7. () Put or send forth  ( contrive , project , throw , cast )
   put or send forth
    She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
   She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
    The setting sun threw long shadows
   The setting sun threw long shadows
    Cast a spell
   cast a spell
    Cast a warm light
   cast a warm light
   
8. () Utter with force; utter vehemently  ( hurl , throw )
   utter with force; utter vehemently
    Hurl insults
   hurl insults
    Throw accusations at someone
   throw accusations at someone
   
9. () Cause to be confused emotionally  ( bemuse , discombobulate [Informal] , bewilder , throw )
   cause to be confused emotionally
     The unexpected news threw me into a state of confusion.
   The unexpected news threw me into a state of confusion.
   
10. () To put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly  ( throw )
    to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
     Jane threw dinner together
    Jane threw dinner together
     Throw the car into reverse
    throw the car into reverse
    
11. () Organize or be responsible for  ( throw , make , give , have , hold )
    organize or be responsible for
     Hold a reception
    hold a reception
     Have, throw, or make a party
    have, throw, or make a party
     Give a course
    give a course
    
12. Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly  ( bedevil , discombobulate , fox , befuddle , confound , confuse , fuddle , throw )
    be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
     These questions confuse even the experts
    These questions confuse even the experts
     This question completely threw me
    This question completely threw me
     This question befuddled even the teacher
    This question befuddled even the teacher
    
13. Throw (a die) out onto a flat surface  ( throw )
    throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
     Throw a six
    Throw a six
    
14. Cause to fall off  ( throw )
    cause to fall off
     The horse threw its inexperienced rider
    The horse threw its inexperienced rider
    
15. Make on a potter's wheel  ( throw )
    make on a potter's wheel
     She threw a beautiful teapot
    she threw a beautiful teapot