Throw
Meanings and phrases
throw
- the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
- a single chance or instance
- the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam; stroke; cam stroke
- bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
- casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
throw
- propel through the air
- move violently, energetically, or carelessly
- get rid of; shed; cast; cast off; shake off; throw off; throw away; drop
- place or put with great energy; thrust
- convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; give
- cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; flip; switch
- put or send forth; project; cast; contrive
- cause to be confused emotionally; bewilder; bemuse; discombobulate
- utter with force; utter vehemently; hurl
- to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
- organize or be responsible for; hold; have; make; give
- be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; confuse; fox; befuddle; fuddle; bedevil; confound; discombobulate
- make on a potter's wheel
- cause to fall off
- throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
n.
- an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul; foul shot; free throw; penalty free throw; charity toss; charity shot
n.
- an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul; foul shot; penalty free throw; charity toss; charity throw; charity shot
- She scored 1 point which came at the free throw line.
- His free throw percentage of .816 was also a career high.
- They shot 12 for 18 from the free throw line and 3 for 20 from 3-point range.
n.
- a lane on a basketball court extending from the end line to 15 feet in front of the backboard; players may not enter this lane during a free throw
n.
- an athletic competition in which a heavy metal ball that is attached to a flexible wire is hurled as far as possible
- It is the Paralympic equivalent of the hammer throw.
- In 1928 he finished fifth in the hammer throw event.
- He specialised in the hammer throw event during his career.
n.
- an unhindered basketball shot from the foul line; given to penalize the other team for committing a foul; foul shot; free throw; charity toss; charity throw; charity shot
v.
- get very angry and fly into a rage; flip one's lid; blow up; hit the roof; hit the ceiling; have kittens; have a fit; combust; blow one's stack; fly off the handle; flip one's wig; lose one's temper; blow a fuse; go ballistic
v.
- throw or cast away; discard; fling; toss; toss out; toss away; chuck out; cast aside; dispose; throw out; cast out; cast away; put away
- get rid of; shed; cast; cast off; shake off; throw; throw off; drop
- It may also be used to throw away excess of liquid or washing buffer.
- At the time, movie studios would throw away bits and pieces of used film that did not make the cut.
- Polycrates's, taking Amasis's advice throw away some of his possessions including his most prized, emerald ring.
v.
- add as an extra or as a gratuity
- give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; drop out; give up; fall by the wayside; drop by the wayside; throw in the towel; quit; chuck up the sponge
- to insert between other elements; interject; come in; interpose; put in; inject
v.
- give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; drop out; give up; fall by the wayside; drop by the wayside; throw in; quit; chuck up the sponge
v.
- get rid of; shed; cast; cast off; shake off; throw; throw away; drop
- get rid of; shake; shake off; escape from
- For example, High-heeled footwear are known to throw off the natural weight balance (this can also affect the lower back).
- He inherited his nickname "Shakey" from his father Bobby, who would shake his head to throw off opponents as a hockey player in England.
- In an attempt to throw off the press, Earhart turned over her repaired Lockheed Vega to Balchen who was assumed to be planning an Antarctic flight.
v.
- throw or cast away; discard; fling; toss; toss out; toss away; chuck out; cast aside; dispose; cast out; throw away; cast away; put away
- force to leave or move out; expel; kick out
- bring forward for consideration or acceptance; advance
- cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration; dismiss
- remove from a position or office; oust; drum out; boot out; kick out; expel
v.
- throw from a boat; deep-six
- lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime; forfeit; give up; waive; forgo; forego
n.
- a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower; boomerang; throwing stick
v.
- produce shoddily, without much attention to detail; fudge together
- bring into random order; scramble; jumble
v.
- eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; vomit; vomit up; purge; cast; sick; cat; be sick; disgorge; regorge; retch; puke; barf; spew; spue; chuck; upchuck; honk; regurgitate
E.g.
- In 1928 she finished sixth in the discus throw event.
- He entered two events, the shot put and discus throw.
- In 1928 she finished fourth in the discus throw event.
E.g.
- In the javelin throw contest he won the silver medal.
- After his return, Patel also practiced the javelin throw.
- David Ottley won a third straight title in the javelin throw.
E.g.
- Two days later, Apostolos had a best throw of 64.55m.
- is Parellis' second best throw in his career.
- His best throw was 56.32m in 1959.
E.g.
- In 1928 he finished fifth in the hammer throw event.
- In 1928 she finished sixth in the discus throw event.
- In 1928 she finished fourth in the discus throw event.
E.g.
- Her personal best throw is 75.09 meters, achieved in 2017 in Cetniewo.
- Her personal best throw is 19.42 metres, achieved in July 1992 in Lyon.
- His personal best throw is 67.08 metres, achieved in Snagov in May 1992.
E.g.
- She scored 1 point which came at the free throw line.
- They shot 12 for 18 from the free throw line and 3 for 20 from 3-point range.
- Kentucky's next game, against Iowa State, was decided at the free throw line.
E.g.
- She scored 1 point which came at the free throw line.
- They shot 12 for 18 from the free throw line and 3 for 20 from 3-point range.
- Kentucky's next game, against Iowa State, was decided at the free throw line.
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- His free throw percentage of .816 was also a career high.
- He led the NBA in free throw percentage and ranked ninth in three-point shooting.
- He went on to finish with the highest free throw percentage in the 2013–14 NBA season.
E.g.
- His free throw percentage of .816 was also a career high.
- He led the NBA in free throw percentage and ranked ninth in three-point shooting.
- He went on to finish with the highest free throw percentage in the 2013–14 NBA season.
E.g.
- The pitcher may, without limit, throw the ball to the runner's base.
- A baseball pitcher may throw the ball at U = for a distance of L = .
- In the field he was able to throw the ball equally well with either arm.
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- In 1928 she finished sixth in the discus throw event.
- In 1928 she finished fourth in the discus throw event.
- In 1928 she finished eighth in the qualification of the discus throw event.
E.g.
- She competed for East Germany at the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Russia where she won the bronze medal in the javelin throw event.
- Athletics at the 2007 Summer Universiade – Men's javelin throw The men's javelin throw event at the 2007 Summer Universiade was held on 9–11 August.
- Ute Hommola Ute Hommola (born 20 January 1952 in Weißenborn, Saxony) is a former German athlete who mainly competed in the women's javelin throw event.
E.g.
- Their landlord should not throw them out of their space.
- Despite popular myth, the porcupine does not throw its quills.
- No penalty was imposed on the house of the man who did not throw stones.