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throw

noun

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Sense 1 noun

the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

the catcher made a good throw to second base

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Sense 2 verb

propel through the air

throw a frisbee

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Sense 3 noun

a single chance or instance

he couldn't afford $50 a throw

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Sense 4 verb

move violently, energetically, or carelessly

She threw herself forwards

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Sense 5 noun

the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

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Sense 6 verb

get rid of

he shed his image as a pushy boss

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Sense 7 noun

bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

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Sense 8 verb

place or put with great energy

She threw the blanket around the child

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Sense 9 noun

casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly

he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice

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Sense 10 verb

convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

Throw a glance

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Sense 11 verb

cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

switch on the light

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Sense 12 verb

put or send forth

She threw the flashlight beam into the corner

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Sense 13 verb

to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

Jane threw dinner together

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Sense 14 verb

cause to be confused emotionally

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Sense 15 verb

utter with force; utter vehemently

hurl insults

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Sense 16 verb

organize or be responsible for

hold a reception

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Sense 17 verb

make on a potter's wheel

she threw a beautiful teapot

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Sense 18 verb

cause to fall off

The horse threw its inexperienced rider

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Sense 19 verb

throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

Throw a six

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Sense 20 verb

be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

These questions confuse even the experts

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SenseRelationGroupWord
1 derivation Related & opposite throw
1 hypernym Types & categories actuation
1 hyponym Types & categories bowling
1 hyponym Types & categories fling
1 hyponym Types & categories heaving
1 hyponym Types & categories hurl
1 hyponym Types & categories leaner
1 hyponym Types & categories toss
1 hyponym Types & categories pitch
1 hyponym Types & categories pitch
1 hyponym Types & categories ringer
1 hyponym Types & categories shy
1 hyponym Types & categories slinging
1 hyponym Types & categories throw-in
1 hyponym Types & categories flip
2 derivation Related & opposite throw
2 derivation Related & opposite thrower
2 hypernym Types & categories propel
2 hyponym Types & categories flap down
2 hyponym Types & categories ground
2 hyponym Types & categories prostrate
2 hyponym Types & categories hurl
2 hyponym Types & categories heave
2 hyponym Types & categories pelt
2 hyponym Types & categories defenestrate
2 hyponym Types & categories pitch
2 hyponym Types & categories shy
2 hyponym Types & categories drive
2 hyponym Types & categories deep-six
2 hyponym Types & categories ridge
2 hyponym Types & categories jettison
2 hyponym Types & categories fling
2 hyponym Types & categories lob
2 hyponym Types & categories chuck
2 hyponym Types & categories skitter
2 hyponym Types & categories juggle
2 hyponym Types & categories flick
2 hyponym Types & categories pass
3 domain usage Related & opposite colloquialism
3 hypernym Types & categories chance
4 hypernym Types & categories move
5 hypernym Types & categories motion
5 hyponym Types & categories instroke
5 hyponym Types & categories outstroke
6 hypernym Types & categories remove
6 hyponym Types & categories slough
6 hyponym Types & categories abscise
6 hyponym Types & categories exfoliate
6 hyponym Types & categories autotomize
7 derivation Related & opposite throw
7 hypernym Types & categories bedclothes
8 derivation Related & opposite jab
8 derivation Related & opposite throw
8 hypernym Types & categories put
8 hyponym Types & categories pop
9 hypernym Types & categories gambling
9 hyponym Types & categories cast
9 hyponym Types & categories toss
10 hypernym Types & categories communicate
11 derivation Related & opposite switch
11 hypernym Types & categories mesh
11 hyponym Types & categories turn on
11 hyponym Types & categories switch off
12 derivation Related & opposite hurl
12 hypernym Types & categories send
12 hyponym Types & categories shoot
13 hypernym Types & categories put
14 derivation Related & opposite obfuscation
14 derivation Related & opposite discombobulation
14 hypernym Types & categories untune
15 hypernym Types & categories utter
16 hypernym Types & categories direct
17 derivation Related & opposite potter
17 hypernym Types & categories shape
18 hypernym Types & categories dislodge
19 hypernym Types & categories release
19 hyponym Types & categories shoot
20 derivation Related & opposite disarray
20 derivation Related & opposite obfuscation
20 derivation Related & opposite discombobulation
20 verb group Related & opposite disconcert
20 hypernym Types & categories be
20 hyponym Types & categories demoralize
20 hyponym Types & categories baffle
20 hyponym Types & categories disorient