Definition
Translation
Definition of saving throw - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
role-playing gamesTECH. game mechanic to avoid harm by rolling diceTECH.
- The wizard made a saving throw to resist the spell.
- He needed a saving throw to dodge the trap.
- A successful saving throw saved the character's life.
Feedback:
Expressions with saving
redeeming quality that compensates for faults or shortcomings
His honesty was his saving grace amidst his many flaws..
act of keeping resources for future hard times
He believes in saving money for a rainy day, just like his grandparents.
designed to reduce energy consumption
The energy-saving light bulbs last longer and use less electricity.
act or result of reducing how much money is spent
This tip is a great money-saving.
reducing the time needed for a task
Using a dishwasher is a time-saving method.
practice of setting clocks forward to extend evening daylight
Daylight saving time begins in the spring to provide more evening light..
reducing effort needed to complete a task
The labour-saving machine increased productivity in the factory.
preserving life by preventing death or serious harm
The life-saving surgery was performed immediately.
feature in a device that limits energy use to extend operation
Turn on power saving to make the battery last longer.
unable to be helped or made better anymore
The old house was past saving after the fire.
lowering costs by purchasing at cheaper prices
Bulk buying led to a cost saving for the store.
helping someone avoid shame or loss of respect
He made a face-saving suggestion during the meeting.
relating to the practice of moving clocks forward
The daylight-saving schedule starts in spring.
designed to use less fuel than usual
This car has many fuel-saving features.
designed to use minimal space efficiently
The space-saving shelves fit perfectly in the small room.
designed to reduce weight for efficiency
The weight-saving materials improved the car's fuel efficiency.
statement in a law that keeps some parts working if others fail
The contract included a saving clause to protect its main terms.
money not paid because of reduced taxes or tax benefits
The new deduction gave her a significant tax saving this year.
cause less money or resources to be used
The new policy will effect a saving for the company.
with all due respect
Saving your reverence, I must disagree with your opinion.
Expressions with throw
discard or get rid of something unwanted
She decided to throw out the old clothes.
scatter objects in different directions
The children throw about their toys every afternoon.
drop something forcefully from one's hands
He decided to throw down the heavy bag.
remove or discard something
She threw off her wet coat.
organize and host a social gathering
They decided to throw a party for her birthday..
toss a softball underhand
She can throw a softball accurately to the catcher.
discard something completely without care
He decided to throw it all away and start fresh.
hurl stones towards someone or something
The children throw stones at the old building.
assemble or produce something quickly and without much care
She had to throw together a meal before guests arrived..
vomit or eject stomach contents through the mouth
He felt sick and had to throw up.
very short distance away
The park is just a stone's throw from here.
very close or within a short distance
The park is just a stone's throw away from here.
hit someone with a fist
He tried to throw a punch during the fight.
show anger or frustration in an uncontrolled way
He will throw a tantrum if he loses.
discredit or spoil enthusiasm or excitement
He threw a wet blanket on their plans for a party.
discuss an idea informally
We often throw an idea around before making a decision.
respond quickly and sharply to a comment
She threw back a witty remark during the debate.
do something despite risks without worrying about consequences
She decided to throw caution to the wind and invest all her savings.
discourage or dissuade someone from doing something
His father threw cold water on his plans to drop out of school..
make a bad situation worse by adding more trouble
Don't throw fuel on the fire by arguing more.
make a bad situation worse by increasing conflict or tension
His rude comment threw gas on the fire during the argument..
make a bad situation worse by adding more problems or anger
He threw gasoline on the fire by insulting her again.
remove him from a place or position
They decided to throw him off the team.
add something extra at no additional cost
They will throw in a free dessert.
Terms related to saving throw
💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
View all translations of saving throw
✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:jet de sauvegarde, ...
- German:Rettungswurf, ...
- Italian:tiro salvezza, ...
- Spanish:tirada de salvación, ...
- Portuguese:teste de resistência, ...
- Chinese:豁免检定, ...
- Japanese:セービングスロー, ...
- Arabic:رَمْيَة إِنْقَاذ, ...
- Hebrew:גַּלְגּוּל הַצָּלָה, ...
- Russian:спасительный бросок, ...
- Ukrainian:рятувальний кидок, ...
- Hindi:बचाव फेंक, ...
- Bengali:সেভিং থ্রো, ...
- Catalan:tirada de salvació, ...
- Czech:záchranný hod, ...
- Danish:redningskast, ...
- Dutch:reddingsworp, ...
- Greek:σωτήρια ρίψη, ...
- Hungarian:mentődobás, ...
- Khmer:ការក្រឡុកគ្រាប់ឡុកឡាក់ដើម្បីគេចផុតពីគ្រោះថ្នាក់, ...
- Korean:세이빙 스로우, ...
- Persian:پرتاب نجات, ...
- Polish:rzut obronny, ...
- Portuguese (BR):teste de resistência, ...
- Romanian:salvare, ...
- Swedish:räddningskast, ...
- Thai:การทอยลูกเต๋าเพื่อป้องกัน, ...
- Turkish:kurtarma atışı, ...
- Vietnamese:cú ném cứu nguy, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the