Meaning (1):
- a single chance or instance
Example in sentence:- he couldn't afford $50 a throw
Meaning (2):
- casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
Example in sentence:- he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice
Meaning (3):
- the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
Example in sentence:- the catcher made a good throw to second base
Meaning (4):
- put or send forth
Example in sentence:- cast a spell;
- cast a warm light;
- She threw the flashlight beam into the corner;
- The setting sun threw long shadows
Meaning (5):
- organize or be responsible for
Example in sentence:- give a course;
- have, throw, or make a party;
- hold a reception
Meaning (6):
- get rid of
Example in sentence:- he shed his image as a pushy boss;
- I couldn't shake the car that was following me;
- shed your clothes;
- We waste the dirty water by channeling it into the sewer
Meaning (7):
- utter with force; utter vehemently
Example in sentence:- hurl insults;
- throw accusations at someone
Meaning (8):
- to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
Example in sentence:- Jane threw dinner together;
- throw the car into reverse
Meaning (9):
- convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
Example in sentence:- She gave me a dirty look;
- Throw a glance
Meaning (10):
- make on a potter's wheel
Example in sentence:- she threw a beautiful teapot
Meaning (11):
- move violently, energetically, or carelessly
Example in sentence:- She threw herself forwards
Meaning (12):
- place or put with great energy
Example in sentence:- She threw the blanket around the child;
- thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
Meaning (13):
- cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
Example in sentence:- switch on the light;
- throw the lever
Meaning (14):
- cause to fall off
Example in sentence:- The horse threw its inexperienced rider
Meaning (15):
- propel through the air
Example in sentence:- The rocket lofted the space shuttle into the air;
- throw a frisbee
Meaning (16):
- be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
Example in sentence:- These questions confuse even the experts;
- This question befuddled even the teacher;
- This question completely threw me
Meaning (17):
- throw (a die) out onto a flat surface