throw

1. the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base"

synset: throw

2. a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"

synset: throw

3. the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

synset: throw, stroke, cam_stroke

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

synset: throw

5. casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"

synset: throw

1. propel through the air; "throw a frisbee"

synset: throw

2. move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"

synset: throw

3. get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"

synset: shed, cast, cast_off, shake_off, throw, throw_off, throw_away, drop

4. place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"

synset: throw, thrust

5. convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"

synset: give, throw

6. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"

synset: throw, flip, switch

7. 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"

synset: project, cast, contrive, throw

8. to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"

synset: throw

9. cause to be confused emotionally

synset: bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate, throw

10. utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"

synset: hurl, throw

11. organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"

synset: hold, throw, have, make, give

12. make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot"

synset: throw

13. cause to fall off; "The horse threw its inexperienced rider"

synset: throw

14. throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six"

synset: throw

15. 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"

synset: confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate

Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

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