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(noun) the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base"
throw
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(noun) a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
throw
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(noun) the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
stroke, throw, cam stroke
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(noun) bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
throw
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(noun) casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
throw
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(verb) propel through the air; "throw a frisbee"
throw
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(verb) move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"
throw
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(verb) get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
cast off, throw, drop, shed, throw away, throw off, shake off, cast
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(verb) place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
thrust, throw
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(verb) convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
give, throw
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(verb) cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
flip, switch, throw
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(verb) put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light"
cast, throw, project, contrive
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(verb) to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"
throw
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(verb) cause to be confused emotionally
throw, bemuse, discombobulate, bewilder
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(verb) utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"
throw, hurl
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(verb) organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
throw, give, hold, have, make
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(verb) make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot"
throw
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(verb) cause to fall off; "The horse threw its inexperienced rider"
throw
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(verb) throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six"
throw
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(verb) be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"
confuse, throw, bedevil, fox, confound, befuddle, fuddle, discombobulate
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e/Throw (grappling)
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e/Throw (projector)
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