Definitions
There are 20 meanings of the word
Throws.
How to pronounce throws:
US
Throws - 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
Throws - 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 throws the ball to her friend."
"He throws his clothes into the laundry basket."
"The child throws a tantrum whenever she doesn't get her way."
"The quarterback throws a long pass to the wide receiver."
"The magician throws a deck of cards into the air."
Word Game Points
Is THROWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, throws is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
THROWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is THROWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, throws is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTHROWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is THROWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, throws is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTHROWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
