outthrow

The pitcher can outthrow his opponents with his powerful arm.

Definition

1. Verb:

   • To throw better, farther, or more accurately than: "outthrow" means to surpass someone in the act of throwing, whether in distance, precision, or skill.
   • To throw out or expel: Less commonly, "outthrow" can mean to cast something outward or to eject it.

2. Noun:

   • The amount or force of something thrown out: In technical contexts, "outthrow" refers to the quantity or rate of material ejected, such as from a machine or a natural process.

Usage Examples

• Verb (surpass in throwing):

  • He managed to outthrow his opponent by ten meters in the javelin competition. (He threw the javelin farther than his rival.)
  • The pitcher consistently outthrows his teammates in accuracy. (The pitcher throws more precisely than others.)

• Verb (to expel):

  • The volcano began to outthrow ash and lava into the sky. (The volcano ejected volcanic material outward.)

• Noun:

  • The outthrow of the machine was measured in kilograms per hour. (The amount of material thrown out by the machine was quantified.)

Advanced Usage

• "To outthrow one's weight": to throw an object with force greater than one's physical size would suggest.

  • Despite being small, the athlete can outthrow his weight in the shot put. (He throws with surprising strength for his size.)

• "Outthrow rate": a technical term in engineering or manufacturing for the speed at which material is ejected.

  • The outthrow rate of the conveyor belt must be adjusted to prevent clogging. (The speed of material discharge needs calibration.)

Variants and Related Words

• Outthrew (verb, past tense): the simple past form of "outthrow."

  • She outthrew her previous personal best in the discus event. (She threw better than she had before.)

• Outthrown (verb, past participle): used with auxiliary verbs to form perfect tenses.

  • He has outthrown every competitor this season. (He has surpassed all rivals in throwing.)

• Outthrower (noun): a person or thing that outthrows others.

  • The new pitcher is a consistent outthrower of fastballs. (The pitcher often throws faster or better than others.)

Synonyms

• Surpass in throwing: to exceed someone's throwing ability.
• Outdistance: to throw farther than (often used in sports).
• Eject: to throw out forcefully (for the "expel" meaning).

Phrasal Verbs

• Outthrow at: to throw better than someone in a specific direction or target.

  • She outthrew at the bullseye during the archery practice. (She threw more accurately at the target than others.)

• Outthrow from: to eject or cast out from a location.

  • The machine outthrows debris from the chute. (The machine expels debris out of the chute.)

Related Idioms

• Outthrow the competition: to defeat rivals by throwing better.

  • His training helped him outthrow the competition in the Olympics. (He surpassed all other throwers.)

• Throw for a loss: While not directly related, this idiom contrasts with "outthrow" in meaning "to cause confusion or setback."

  • He outthrew his opponent, but the unexpected move threw him for a loss. (He threw better, but the opponent's reaction was confusing.)