Definition of Throw
Noun
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casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
"he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
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bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
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the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
stroke - cam stroke -
a single chance or instance
"he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
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the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
"the catcher made a good throw to second base"
Verb
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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 fox befuddle fuddle bedevil confound discombobulate -
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
"Throw a six"
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cause to fall off
"The horse threw its inexperienced rider"
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make on a potter's wheel
"she threw a beautiful teapot"
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organize or be responsible for
"hold a reception"
"have, throw, or make a party"
"give a course"
hold have make give -
utter with force
utter vehemently
"hurl insults"
"throw accusations at someone"
hurl -
cause to be confused emotionally
bewilder bemuse discombobulate -
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
"Jane threw dinner together"
"throw the car into reverse"
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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"
project cast contrive -
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
"switch on the light"
"throw the lever"
flip switch -
convey or communicate
of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
"Throw a glance"
"She gave me a dirty look"
give -
place or put with great energy
"She threw the blanket around the child"
"thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
thrust -
get rid of
"he shed his image as a pushy boss"
"shed your clothes"
shed cast - cast off - shake off - throw off - throw away drop -
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
"She threw herself forwards"
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propel through the air
"throw a frisbee"
Word games points for the Throw
- Scrabble® score of the throw (11)
- Word Chums® score of the throw (12)
- Words With Friends® score of the throw (10)
Unscramble throw
29 unscramble word found using the letters throw.
ho, hot, how, oh, or, ort, ow, owt, rho, rot, row, rowt, rowth, tho, thro, throw, to, tor, tow, trow, two, who, whort, whot, wo, wort, worth, wot, wroth,