Definitions
There are 20 meanings of the word
Throw.
How to pronounce throw:
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Throw - as a noun
The act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
Example: "The catcher made a good throw to second base"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actuation11propulsion14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A single chance or instance
Example: "He couldn't afford $50 a throw"
The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cam strokeHypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8movement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
Throw - as a verb
Propel through the air
Example: "Throw a frisbee"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impel9propel10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move violently, energetically, or carelessly
Example: "She threw herself forwards"
To remove
Example: "He shed his image as a pushy boss"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cast6drop7shake offshed8throw awaythrow offHypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Place or put with great energy
Example: "She threw the blanket around the child"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lay6place9pose6position10put5set3Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
Example: "Throw a glance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give8Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
Example: "Switch on the light"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flip9switch14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
engage8lock10mesh9operate9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put or send forth
Example: "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cast6contrive13project18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
direct9send5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
Example: "Jane threw dinner together"
Organize or be responsible for
Example: "Hold a reception"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give8have10hold8make10Make on a potter's wheel
Example: "She threw a beautiful teapot"
Cause to fall off
Example: "The horse threw its inexperienced rider"
Throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
Example: "Throw a six"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
release7turn4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
Example: "These questions confuse even the experts"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bedevil13befuddle15confound14confuse12discombobulate23fox13fuddle11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She throw the ball to her friend."
"He throws his clothes on the floor."
"I will throw this trash in the bin."
"She throws her backpack on the bed when she comes home."
"Please throw the ball back to me."
Word Game Points
Is THROW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, throw is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
THROW has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is THROW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, throw is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTHROW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is THROW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, throw is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTHROW has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
