throw

/θrou/

Definition

Verb:
- To propel something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist: The core action of sending an object from your hand into the air.
- To cause someone or something to move or fall suddenly or forcefully: To make a person or object move in a violent or uncontrolled way.
- To put something into a particular state, place, or condition hastily or carelessly: To place or direct something with a quick, often casual motion.
- To cause confusion or disorientation: To make someone feel mentally confused or unable to think clearly.
- To organize or host a social event: To be responsible for arranging and holding a party or gathering.
- To produce something on a potter's wheel: To shape clay into a form using a rotating wheel.
Noun:
- The act of throwing: The instance of propelling an object.
- A single chance or instance, especially involving cost or risk: Often used to indicate the cost per attempt or a single opportunity.
- The distance something is or can be thrown: The range achieved by a throw.
- A light cover for furniture or a bed: A decorative cloth casually placed over something.

Usage Examples

Verb:
- Please throw the ball to me. (Propelling an object)
- The horse threw its rider. (Caused to fall off)
- She threw her coat on the chair. (Put carelessly)
- The tricky question threw me for a moment. (Caused confusion)
- We're going to throw a party next week. (Organize an event)
- The potter will throw a new vase today. (Shape on a wheel)
Noun:
- The quarterback made a perfect throw. (Act of throwing)
- At $100 a throw, the tickets are expensive. (Cost per instance)
- He has a strong throw. (Ability/distance)
- She draped a colorful throw over the sofa. (Decorative cover)

Advanced Usage

"to throw a fit/tantrum": to have a sudden outburst of anger, especially like a child.
- The toddler threw a tantrum in the supermarket.
"to throw in the towel": to give up; to admit defeat. (From boxing).
- After years of struggling, he finally threw in the towel on his business.
"to throw caution to the wind(s)": to stop being careful and take a big risk.
- She threw caution to the wind and quit her job to travel the world.
"to throw one's hat in the ring": to announce one's candidacy or intention to compete.
- Several candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the election.

Variants and Related Words

Thrower (n): A person who throws something.
- He is an excellent javelin thrower.
Overthrow (v/n): To remove from power by force; the act of doing so. (This is a distinct compound word).
- The rebels sought to overthrow the government.
Downthrow (n): A geological term for the downward displacement of a rock mass. (This is a distinct compound word).

Synonyms

Related Phrasal Verbs

Throw away: To discard something as useless.
- Don't throw away those old magazines; recycle them.
Throw out:
- To discard; to get rid of.
  - We need to throw out this broken furniture.
- To expel or eject someone.
  - The bouncer threw out the unruly patron.
Throw up:
- To vomit.
  - The bad food made him throw up.
- To build or erect something quickly.
  - They threw up a temporary barrier.
Throw off:
- To escape from or get rid of.
  - The spy managed to throw off his pursuers.
- To produce or emit casually.
  - The machine throws off a lot of heat.
Throw on: To put on (clothing) hastily.
- I'll just throw on a jacket and be ready.

Related Idioms

Throw someone under the bus: To betray or sacrifice someone for personal gain.
- To save himself, he threw his colleague under the bus.
Throw good money after bad: To waste more money in a hopeless attempt to recover money already lost.
- Fixing that old car is just throwing good money after bad.
A stone's throw away: A very short distance.
- The beach is just a stone's throw away from our hotel.
Throw a spanner in the works (UK) / Throw a wrench in the works (US): To cause a problem that disrupts a plan.
- The bad weather threw a wrench in our picnic plans.

Noun

casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
- he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a single chance or instance
- he couldn't afford $50 a throw
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
- the catcher made a good throw to second base

Verb

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
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
- Throw a six
cause to fall off
- The horse threw its inexperienced rider
make on a potter's wheel
- she threw a beautiful teapot
organize or be responsible for
- hold a reception
- have, throw, or make a party
- give a course
utter with force; utter vehemently
- hurl insults
- throw accusations at someone
cause to be confused emotionally
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
- Jane threw dinner together
- throw the car into reverse
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
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
- switch on the light
- throw the lever
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
- Throw a glance
- She gave me a dirty look
place or put with great energy
- She threw the blanket around the child
- thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
get rid of
- he shed his image as a pushy boss
- shed your clothes
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
- She threw herself forwards
propel through the air
- throw a frisbee

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