To cause (an object) to move rapidly through the air, with the force of the hand or arm.
(Of a horse) To cause its rider to fall off.
To organize or be responsible for (e.g. a party, a course, etc.)
cause to be confused emotionally
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"
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception," "have, throw, or make a party", "give a course", etc.
utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"
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"
get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"
the act of throwing (propelling something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base"
the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
the distance that something can be thrown; "it is just a stone's throw from here"
(informal) a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
throw out onto a flat surface, as of die; "Throw a six"
place with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"
project through the air; "throw a frisbee"
cause to fall off; "The horse threw its unexperienced rider"
make on a potter's wheel; of pottery
move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together", throw the car into reverse"
cause to go on or t be engaged; set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
the distance that something can be thrown; "it is just a stone''s throw from here"
a single chance or instance; "he couldn''t afford $50 a throw"
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"
place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
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"
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
a single chance or instance
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
utter with force; utter vehemently
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
place or put with great energy
propel through the air
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
get rid of
cause to fall off
put or send forth
make on a potter's wheel
organize or be responsible for
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
