throw Antonyms
Meaning of throw
throw (n)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
a single chance or instance
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
throw (v)
propel through the air
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
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
put or send forth
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
cause to be confused emotionally
utter with force; utter vehemently
organize or be responsible for
make on a potter's wheel
cause to fall off
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
throw (n.)
Pain; especially, pain of travail; throe.
Time; while; space of time; moment; trice.
The act of hurling or flinging; a driving or propelling from the hand or an engine; a cast.
A stroke; a blow.
The distance which a missile is, or may be, thrown; as, a stone's throw.
A cast of dice; the manner in which dice fall when cast; as, a good throw.
An effort; a violent sally.
The extreme movement given to a sliding or vibrating reciprocating piece by a cam, crank, eccentric, or the like; travel; stroke; as, the throw of a slide valve. Also, frequently, the length of the radius of a crank, or the eccentricity of an eccentric; as, the throw of the crank of a steam engine is equal to half the stroke of the piston.
A potter's wheel or table; a jigger. See 2d Jigger, 2 (a).
A turner's lathe; a throwe.
The amount of vertical displacement produced by a fault; -- according to the direction it is designated as an upthrow, or a downthrow.
throw (v. t.)
To fling, cast, or hurl with a certain whirling motion of the arm, to throw a ball; -- distinguished from to toss, or to bowl.
To fling or cast in any manner; to drive to a distance from the hand or from an engine; to propel; to send; as, to throw stones or dust with the hand; a cannon throws a ball; a fire engine throws a stream of water to extinguish flames.
To drive by violence; as, a vessel or sailors may be thrown upon a rock.
To cause to take a strategic position; as, he threw a detachment of his army across the river.
To overturn; to prostrate in wrestling; as, a man throws his antagonist.
To cast, as dice; to venture at dice.
To put on hastily; to spread carelessly.
To divest or strip one's self of; to put off.
To form or shape roughly on a throwing engine, or potter's wheel, as earthen vessels.
To give forcible utterance to; to cast; to vent.
To bring forth; to produce, as young; to bear; -- said especially of rabbits.
To twist two or more filaments of, as silk, so as to form one thread; to twist together, as singles, in a direction contrary to the twist of the singles themselves; -- sometimes applied to the whole class of operations by which silk is prepared for the weaver.
throw (v. i.)
To perform the act of throwing or casting; to cast; specifically, to cast dice.
throw Sentence Examples
- The pitcher threw a blazing fastball towards home plate.
- She tossed the ball effortlessly over the fence.
- The toddler chucked his toy car across the room with surprising force.
- The students threw paper airplanes into the hallway, disrupting class.
- The quarterback threw a perfect pass to the wide receiver for a touchdown.
- The fishermen threw their nets into the ocean, hoping for a bountiful catch.
- The protesters threw rocks at the police in a display of defiance.
- She threw a pillow at her brother in frustration.
- The waves crashed and threw sand onto the beach.
- The crowd threw their hats and scarves into the air in celebration.
FAQs About the word throw
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist), a single chance or instance, the maximum movement available to a pivoted
fling,toss, sling, hurl, catapult, cast, heave, let fly, pitch, chuck
raise,raise,lift, pick up, pick up, lift,
The pitcher threw a blazing fastball towards home plate.
She tossed the ball effortlessly over the fence.
The toddler chucked his toy car across the room with surprising force.
The students threw paper airplanes into the hallway, disrupting class.
