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English to English noun
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the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) |  | Example: the catcher made a good throw to second base
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a single chance or instance | | Example: he couldn't afford $50 a throw
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the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam | | source: wordnet30
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bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something | | source: wordnet30
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casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly | | Example: he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice
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Pain; especially, pain of travail; throe. | | source: webster1913
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Time; while; space of time; moment; trice. | | source: webster1913
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The act of hurling or flinging; a driving or propelling from the hand or an engine; a cast. | | source: webster1913 verb
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propel through the air | | Example: throw a frisbee
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move violently, energetically, or carelessly | | Example: She threw herself forwards
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get rid of | | Example: he shed his image as a pushy boss
shed your clothes
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place or put with great energy | | Example: She threw the blanket around the child
thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
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convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture | | Example: Throw a glance
She gave me a dirty look
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cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation | | Example: switch on the light
throw the lever
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put or send forth | | Example: She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
The setting sun threw long shadows
cast a spell
cast a warm light
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to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly | | Example: Jane threw dinner together
throw the car into reverse
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cause to be confused emotionally | | source: wordnet30
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utter with force; utter vehemently | | Example: hurl insults
throw accusations at someone
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organize or be responsible for | | Example: hold a reception
have, throw, or make a party
give a course
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make on a potter's wheel | | Example: she threw a beautiful teapot
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cause to fall off | | Example: The horse threw its inexperienced rider
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throw (a die) out onto a flat surface | | Example: Throw a six
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be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly | | Example: These questions confuse even the experts
This question completely threw me
This question befuddled even the teacher
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To fling, cast, or hurl with a certain whirling motion of the arm, to throw a ball; -- distinguished from to toss, or to bowl. | | source: webster1913
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To perform the act of throwing or casting; to cast; specifically, to cast dice. | | source: webster1913
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