Definition of throw - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
propel forcefullypropel something through the air with force
- He decided to throw the ball to his dog..
2.
actionmove something suddenly or carelessly
- He threw his clothes on the floor.
3.
eventorganize or hold an event
- They plan to throw a big party next weekend..
4.
gamesroll dice
- He threw a six on his first roll.
5.
motioncause to fall off or dislodge
- The horse threw its rider.
6.
boxingdeliver a punch
- He threw a punch at his opponent.
7.
opticsproject a shadow or light
- The lamp throws a warm glow.
8.
deceptionUS confuse or mislead someoneUS
- The unexpected question threw him off.
9.
sportsintentionally lose a game
- The team was accused of throwing the match.
10.
actingchange one's voice to sound different
- The ventriloquist can throw his voice.
11.
machineTECH. move a switch to operate a mechanismTECH.
- She threw the switch to start the machine.
12.
craftTECH. make pottery on a wheelTECH.
- She learned to throw pots in art class.
13.
technologyTECH. US send an error in computingTECH. US
- The program will throw an error if it fails.
Noun
1.
actionact of propelling something with the arm
- His throw was fast and accurate.
2.
decorative fabricUK light blanket or cover for furnitureUK
- She placed a throw over the sofa.
3.
sportssingle chance or instance of an action
- He took a throw at the target.
4.
veterinaryDated act of giving birth in animalsDated
- The cow's throw was successful.
Images of throw
light blanket or cover for furniture
Expressions with throw
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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.
Origin of throw
Old English, þrawan (to twist)
Terms with throw included in their meaning
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sport
game where players throw small pointed objects at a round board
movement
throw or toss with a quick motion
sports
throw something with force or care
hit hard
strike or throw with force
casual throw
throw something lightly or casually
throwing action
light throw or fling
waste disposal
discard or throw away
discarding
discard or throw away something unwanted
sports
game where players throw frisbee into targets
play
playful fight where people throw mud
throw forcefully
throw something repeatedly or with force
gaming
throw dice in a game
decision making
throw a coin in the air to decide something
throwing
throw lightly or carelessly
discard
throw something out as useless or unwanted
throwing
throw back with a quick, light motion
throwing
throw something lightly or carelessly
sick feeling
feeling like you need to throw up
wishes
structure containing water where people throw coins to make a wish
gaming
throw dice in a game
ejecting rider
throw a rider by bucking
plans
throw away or stop using something
throwing
throw eggs at someone or something
attack
throw stones at someone or something
Examples of throw in a sentence
They watched him throw the frisbee across the park. She threw her bag onto the sofa. Don't throw your shoes in the hallway. We're going to throw a surprise wedding anniversary. The community center will throw a charity event next month. It is your turn to throw the dice.
She threw doubles and moved her token forward. The sudden stop threw him from the saddle. The explosion threw several rocks loose. The rookie threw a hard left in round two. She threw no punches during the sparring session. The projector threw a sharp image onto the screen. At sunset, the tower throws a long shadow across the square. Her strange behavior threw everyone at the party. The plot twist in the movie threw the audience. They were suspected of throwing the championship. Rumors spread that he threw the final game. From backstage, the actor threw her voice across the room. He threw his voice to make the reply seem distant. Throw the lever before the conveyor reaches the gate. The operator threw a switch to stop the pump. He can throw a vase in under an hour. The artist demonstrated how to throw a bowl. If the input is invalid, the system will throw an error. The script might throw an error during execution. The throw reached the target effortlessly. Her throw broke the previous record. A colorful throw added charm to the chair. He bought a new throw for the bed. His throw was the longest in the competition. The throw landed perfectly in the basket. The veterinarian monitored the mare's throw closely. A successful throw is vital for livestock health.
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- French:lancer, plaid, ...
- German:werfen, Wurf, ...
- Italian:lanciare, lancio, ...
- Spanish:arrojar, lanzamiento, ...
- Portuguese:lançar, arremesso, ...
- Chinese:扔, 投掷, ...
- Japanese:投げる, 投げ, ...
- Arabic:رَمَى, رَمْيَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִזְרוֹק, זְרִיקָה, ...
- Russian:бросать, бросок, ...
- Ukrainian:кидати, кидок, ...
- Hindi:फेंकना, थ्रो, ...
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