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Words with a similar base: throw, throw_away, throw_off

'throw'

[throw.n.01] as in: the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

Examples:
the catcher made a good throw to second base

'throw'

[throw.n.02] as in: a single chance or instance

Examples:
he couldn't afford $50 a throw

'throw'

[throw.n.03] as in: the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

'throw'

[throw.n.04] as in: bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

'throw'

[throw.n.05] as in: casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly

Examples:
he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice

'throw'

[throw.v.01] as in: propel through the air

Examples:
throw a frisbee

'throw'

[throw.v.02] as in: move violently, energetically, or carelessly

Examples:
She threw herself forwards

'throw'

[shed.v.01] as in: get rid of

Examples:
he shed his image as a pushy boss
shed your clothes

'throw'

[throw.v.04] as in: place or put with great energy

Examples:
She threw the blanket around the child
thrust the money in the hands of the beggar

'throw'

[give.v.07] as in: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

Examples:
Throw a glance
She gave me a dirty look

'throw'

[throw.v.06] as in: cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

Examples:
switch on the light
throw the lever

'throw'

[project.v.10] as in: put or send forth

Examples:
She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
The setting sun threw long shadows
cast a spell
cast a warm light

'throw'

[throw.v.08] as in: to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

Examples:
Jane threw dinner together
throw the car into reverse

'throw'

[bewilder.v.02] as in: cause to be confused emotionally

'throw'

[hurl.v.03] as in: utter with force; utter vehemently

Examples:
hurl insults
throw accusations at someone

'throw'

[hold.v.03] as in: organize or be responsible for

Examples:
hold a reception
have, throw, or make a party
give a course

'throw'

[throw.v.12] as in: make on a potter's wheel

Examples:
she threw a beautiful teapot

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[throw.v.13] as in: cause to fall off

Examples:
The horse threw its inexperienced rider

'throw'

[throw.v.14] as in: throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

Examples:
Throw a six

'throw'

[confuse.v.02] as in: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

Examples:
These questions confuse even the experts
This question completely threw me
This question befuddled even the teacher

Origins

					throw (English)
└── throwen (Middle English (1100-1500))