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throw

(/T/r/oU/ )

noun (n)

the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)(noun.act)

Example:
The catcher made a good throw to second base.

source: wordnet30
a single chance or instance(noun.state)

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(noun.event)

Synonym:
cam stroke, stroke

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bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something(noun.artifact)

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casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly(noun.act)

Example:
He risked his fortune on a throw of the dice.

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Pain; especially, pain of travail; throe.(noun)

source: webster1913
Time; while; space of time; moment; trice.(noun)

source: webster1913
The act of hurling or flinging; a driving or propelling from the hand or an engine; a cast.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

propel through the air(verb.contact)

Example:
Throw a frisbee.

Synonym:
loft

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move violently, energetically, or carelessly(verb.motion)

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get rid of(verb.contact)

Synonym:
cast, cast off, drop, escape from, shake, shake off, shake off, shed, throw away, throw off, throw off, waste

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place or put with great energy(verb.contact)

Synonym:
thrust

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convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture(verb.communication)

Example:
Throw a glance.

Synonym:
give

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cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation(verb.contact)

Example:
Throw the lever.

Synonym:
flip, switch

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put or send forth(verb.creation)

Synonym:
cast, contrive, project

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to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly(verb.motion)

Example:
Throw the car into reverse.

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cause to be confused emotionally(verb.emotion)

Synonym:
bemuse, bewilder, discombobulate

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utter with force; utter vehemently(verb.communication)

Example:
Throw accusations at someone.

Synonym:
hurl

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organize or be responsible for(verb.creation)

Example:
Have, throw, or make a party.

Synonym:
give, have, hold, make

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make on a potter's wheel(verb.creation)

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cause to fall off(verb.contact)

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throw (a die) out onto a flat surface(verb.contact)

Example:
Throw a six.

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be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly(verb.cognition)

Synonym:
bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle

source: wordnet30
To fling, cast, or hurl with a certain whirling motion of the arm, to throw a ball; -- distinguished from to toss, or to bowl.(verb)

source: webster1913
To perform the act of throwing or casting; to cast; specifically, to cast dice.(verb)

source: webster1913

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