throw

nouns

the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
"the catcher made a good throw to second base"
throw
is a type of (narrower)
the act of propelling
actuation, propulsion
a single chance or instance
"he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
throw
domain usage
a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
colloquialism
is a type of (narrower)
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
"the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington"; "now is your chance"
chance, opportunity
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
cam stroke, stroke, throw
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
throw
is a type of (narrower)
coverings that are used on a bed
bed clothing, bedclothes, bedding
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
"he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
throw
is a type of (narrower)
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
"his gambling cost him a fortune"; "there was heavy play at the blackjack table"
gambling, gaming, play

verbs

propel through the air
"throw a frisbee"
throw
is derived from
thrower
is a type of (narrower)
cause to move forward with force
"Steam propels this ship"
impel, propel
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
"She threw herself forwards"
throw
is a type of (narrower)
move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
"He moved his hand slightly to the right"
move
get rid of
"he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
cast, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw, throw away, throw off
place or put with great energy
"She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
throw, thrust
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
"Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
give, throw
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
"switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
flip, switch, throw
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"
cast, contrive, project, throw
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
"Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"
throw
is a type of (narrower)
put into a certain place or abstract location
"Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"
lay, place, pose, position, put, set
cause to be confused emotionally
bemuse, bewilder, discombobulate, throw
utter with force; utter vehemently
"hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"
hurl, throw
organize or be responsible for
"hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
give, have, hold, make, throw
make on a potter's wheel
"she threw a beautiful teapot"
throw
is derived from
thrower
is a type of (narrower)
make something, usually for a specific function
"She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work
cause to fall off
"The horse threw its inexperienced rider"
throw
is a type of (narrower)
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
"The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space"
bump, dislodge
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
"Throw a six"
throw
is a type of (narrower)
let (something) fall or spill from a container
"turn the flour onto a plate"
release, turn
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"
bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle, throw