a throw (Meaning)
a throw
an act of throwing dice, to give birth to, shed sense 3b, to get the better of, a light coverlet (as for a bed), to form or shape on a potter's wheel, to cause to fall, to cast (oneself) heavily or forcefully, a woman's light wrap, pitch sense 6b, roll sense 1a, to fling (oneself) precipitately, to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm, for each one, to perform (something, such as a stunt) successfully, to put together in a hurried and usually careless manner, to deliver (a blow) in or as if in boxing, to lose (a game or contest) on purpose, to put on or take off quickly, to commit oneself for help, support, or protection, an act of throwing, the distance something is or may be thrown, to send forth, to propel through the air in any manner, a loose covering (as for a sofa), an undertaking involving chance or danger, the amount of vertical displacement produced by a geologic fault, to put suddenly in a certain condition or position, pitch entry 3 sense 5b, to make (oneself) dependent, to cause to fall off, to exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner, to put on or off hastily or carelessly, to bring forth, to make or break (a connection) with a lever, to spend large sums of money on or for especially recklessly or ineffectively, the distance a missile may be thrown or light rays may be projected, to give for entertainment, to move (a lever) so as to connect or disconnect parts of a clutch or switch, to twist two or more filaments of into a thread or yarn, the number thrown with a cast of dice, to discourage especially through pessimism or indifference, build, construct, to lose intentionally, to give up, deposit sense 2b, a woman's scarf or light wrap, the length of the radius of a crank or the virtual crank radius of an eccentric or cam, to put (an automobile) in a different gear especially quickly or suddenly, to put in a particular position or condition, an act of throwing, hurling, or flinging, to leave unprotected against fierce opposition or attack, to move to an open or closed position, to drive or impel violently, to bring to bear, cast, hurl, to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm, a method of throwing an opponent in wrestling or judo, the extreme movement given to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam, crank, or eccentric, to make a cast of (dice or a specified number on dice), to bring into casual association, to indulge in, to give by way of entertainment
Synonyms & Antonyms of a throw
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
a throw Sentence Examples
- The pitcher delivered a powerful throw towards home plate.
- The batter swung and missed the throw, sending the ball into the dirt.
- The quarterback made a perfect throw to his wide receiver in the end zone.
- The gymnast performed a stunning throw on the uneven bars.
- The basketball player made a desperate throw at the buzzer, but it missed the basket.
- The javelin thrower unleashed a mighty throw that soared through the air.
- The actor executed a convincing throw in the action scene.
- The dog fetched the ball with an enthusiastic throw.
- The teenager made a playful throw of water balloons at his friends.
- The hammer thrower prepared for a record-breaking throw at the Olympics.
FAQs About the word a throw
an act of throwing dice, to give birth to, shed sense 3b, to get the better of, a light coverlet (as for a bed), to form or shape on a potter's wheel, to cause
all,each, per, per capita, individually, apart, respectively, separately,a pop, independently
altogether, together,collectively,aggregately,
The pitcher delivered a powerful throw towards home plate.
The batter swung and missed the throw, sending the ball into the dirt.
The quarterback made a perfect throw to his wide receiver in the end zone.
The gymnast performed a stunning throw on the uneven bars.
