throw

Meanings

• the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
  • "the catcher made a good throw to second base"
• a single chance or instance
  • "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
• the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
• bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
• casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
  • "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
• propel through the air
  • "throw a frisbee"
• move violently, energetically, or carelessly
• get rid of
• place or put with great energy
• convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
  • "Throw a glance"
• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
  • "throw the lever"
• put or send forth
• to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
  • "throw the car into reverse"
• cause to be confused emotionally
• utter with force; utter vehemently
  • "throw accusations at someone"
• organize or be responsible for
  • "have, throw, or make a party"
• make on a potter's wheel
• cause to fall off
• throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
  • "Throw a six"
• be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

Synonyms

bedevil, befuddle, bemuse, bewilder, cam stroke, cast, cast off, confound, confuse, contrive, discombobulate, drop, flip, fox, fuddle, give, have, hold, hurl, make, project, shake off, shed, stroke, switch, throw away, throw off, thrust