throw

1 of 2

verb

ˈthrō

threw ˈthrü How to pronounce throw (audio)

; thrown ˈthrōn How to pronounce throw (audio)

; throwing

transitive verb

: to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm

throw a baseball

: to propel through the air in any manner

a rifle that can throw a bullet a mile

: pitch sense 6b

threw a no-hitter

: to cause to fall

threw his opponent

: to cause to fall off : unseat

the horse threw its rider

: to get the better of : overcome

the problem didn't throw her

: to fling (oneself) precipitately

threw herself down on the sofa

: to drive or impel violently : dash

the ship was thrown on a reef

a(1)

: to put in a particular position or condition

threw her arms around him

thrown into chaos

threw him into prison

(2)

: to put on or off hastily or carelessly

threw on a coat

: to bring to bear : exert

threw all his efforts into the boy's defense

throw their weight behind the proposal

: build, construct

threw a pontoon bridge over the river

: to give by way of entertainment

throw a party

: to indulge in : give way to

threw a temper tantrum

: to lose intentionally

throw a game

: to form or shape on a potter's wheel

: to deliver (a blow) in or as if in boxing

: to make a cast of (dice or a specified number on dice)

: roll sense 1a

throw a bowling ball

: to give up : abandon

: to send forth : project

the setting sun threw long shadows

also : shed sense 3b

throw some light on the matter

: to make (oneself) dependent : commit (oneself) for help, support, or protection

threw himself on the mercy of the court

: to perform (something, such as a stunt) successfully

throwing tricks on a skateboard

: to bring forth

throws a good crop

: to give birth to

threw large litters

: to move (a lever) so as to connect or disconnect parts of a clutch or switch

also : to make or break (a connection) with a lever

: to put (an automobile) in a different gear especially quickly or suddenly

he threw the car into reverse

: deposit sense 2b

the wine throws sediment

: to twist two or more filaments of into a thread or yarn

intransitive verb

: cast, hurl

thrower

ˈthrō-ər

noun

throw

2 of 2

noun

: an act of throwing, hurling, or flinging

b(1)

: an act of throwing dice

(2)

: the number thrown with a cast of dice

: a method of throwing an opponent in wrestling or judo

: the distance a missile may be thrown or light rays may be projected

: a light coverlet (as for a bed)

: a woman's scarf or light wrap

: an undertaking involving chance or danger : risk, venture

: the amount of vertical displacement produced by a geologic fault

: the extreme movement given to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam, crank, or eccentric : stroke

: the length of the radius of a crank or the virtual crank radius of an eccentric or cam

Phrases

throw cold water on

: to discourage especially through pessimism or indifference

throw money at

: to spend large sums of money on or for especially recklessly or ineffectively

trying to solve problems by throwing money at them

throw one's weight around or throw one's weight about

: to exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner

throw to the wolves

: to leave unprotected against fierce opposition or attack

throw together

: to put together in a hurried and usually careless manner

a bookshelf hastily thrown together

: to bring into casual association

different kinds of people are thrown together—

Richard Sennett

a throw

: for each one : apiece

copies are to be sold at $5 a throw—

Harvey Breit

Example Sentences

Verb She threw the ball to first base. We threw our hats in the air at the end of the ceremony. Let's see how far you can throw. You throw like a wimp. She threw her coat on the bed. Don't throw your trash on the ground. Throw it in the trash can. The wrestler threw his opponent to the mat. The crash threw the driver from the car. She was thrown from the horse. The storm threw the boat against a reef. Noun The quarterback made a perfect throw. He lost all his winnings on his last throw. a discus throw of 200 feet It's a long throw from center field to home plate. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Wear it as a wrap top, throw it in your hair, or tie it around the handle of your bag—the options are endless. —

Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2023 Wilson’s advice for anyone eager to throw their wedding in Fiji, where there are over 330 islands to choose from? —

Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2023 The top model has a unique ability to throw things together in an ensemble that, on paper, don’t quite make sense. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2023 Lemley and Mathews had just enough time to throw their phones in a toilet. —

James Verini, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2023 Do not run away; instead, shout or throw something in the coyote's direction. —

Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2023 On the way to his initial league MVP award, TB12 also became the first player to ever throw 50 touchdown passes in a season – 23 going to Hall of Famer Randy Moss, the most any player has ever caught in a campaign. —

Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2023 Ohio State would need to good on a pretty crazy run here in February, then somehow throw a wrench in things by winning the Big Ten Tournament to do so. —

Stephen Means, cleveland, 30 Jan. 2023 Mahomes suffered a high-ankle sprain against the Jaguars but still managed to throw two touchdowns in the second half as the Chiefs got the win. —

Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2023

Noun

Henry was 9-for-16 from the field and 12-for-14 from the free-throw line. —

Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Feb. 2023 Los Angeles has been getting to the free-throw line a ton this season, averaging 26 attempts per game, which bodes poorly for Oklahoma City which likes to keep the game fast and run the floor. —

Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2023 James scored 31 points, most coming from near the rim or at the free-throw line. —

Sopan Deb, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2023 Texas A&M got 22 points from Wade Taylor on 5-16 shooting, 4-10 from three, 8-9 from the free-throw line, and 20 points, including 8-9 free throws by Julius Marble in Tuesday’s 83-78 victory against Auburn. —

al, 7 Feb. 2023 The 20-year-old junior at Utah State was standing at the free-throw line during the final minute of Saturday's game when the chants broke out. —

Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023 Osborne made seven of 15 shots, including four of seven three-pointers, and was five of five from the free-throw line. —

Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023 Osborne made 7-of-15 shots, including 4-of-7 3-pointers, and was 5 of 5 from the free-throw line. —

Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 5 Feb. 2023 Weaver shot 6 for 11 from the floor with a 3-pointer and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Mavericks (8-15, 3-7 Western Athletic Conference). —

Dallas News, 5 Feb. 2023 See More

Phrases Containing throw

Kids Definition

throw

1 of 2 verb

ˈthrō

threw ˈthrü How to pronounce throw (audio)

; thrown ˈthrōn How to pronounce throw (audio)

; throwing

: to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm

threw the ball over the fence

: pitch entry 3 sense 5b

threw a no-hitter

: to cause to fall

a horse jumped and threw its rider

: to cast (oneself) heavily or forcefully

threw herself on the sofa

: to get the better of : overcome

the problem didn't throw her

: to put suddenly in a certain condition or position

threw her arms around him

threw him into prison

: to bring to bear : exert

threw all their efforts into repairing the house

: to put on or take off quickly

throw on a coat

: to form or shape on a potter's wheel

: to move to an open or closed position

throw a switch

: to lose (a game or contest) on purpose

: to commit oneself for help, support, or protection

threw himself on the mercy of the court

: to indulge in

threw a temper tantrum

: to give for entertainment

throw a party

thrower

ˈthrō(-ə)r How to pronounce throw (audio)

noun

throw

2 of 2 noun

: an act of throwing

: a method of throwing an opponent in wrestling or judo

: the distance something is or may be thrown

: a loose covering (as for a sofa)

: a woman's light wrap

单词	throw cold water on
释义	throw 1 of 2 verb ˈthrō threw ˈthrü ; thrown ˈthrōn ; throwing transitive verb 1 a : to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm throw a baseball b : to propel through the air in any manner a rifle that can throw a bullet a mile c : pitch sense 6b threw a no-hitter 2 a : to cause to fall threw his opponent b : to cause to fall off : unseat the horse threw its rider c : to get the better of : overcome the problem didn't throw her 3 a : to fling (oneself) precipitately threw herself down on the sofa b : to drive or impel violently : dash the ship was thrown on a reef 4 a(1) : to put in a particular position or condition threw her arms around him thrown into chaos threw him into prison (2) : to put on or off hastily or carelessly threw on a coat b : to bring to bear : exert threw all his efforts into the boy's defense throw their weight behind the proposal c : build, construct threw a pontoon bridge over the river 5 : to give by way of entertainment throw a party 6 : to indulge in : give way to threw a temper tantrum 7 : to lose intentionally throw a game 8 : to form or shape on a potter's wheel 9 : to deliver (a blow) in or as if in boxing 10 a : to make a cast of (dice or a specified number on dice) b : roll sense 1a throw a bowling ball 11 : to give up : abandon 12 : to send forth : project the setting sun threw long shadows also : shed sense 3b throw some light on the matter 13 : to make (oneself) dependent : commit (oneself) for help, support, or protection threw himself on the mercy of the court 14 : to perform (something, such as a stunt) successfully throwing tricks on a skateboard 15 a : to bring forth throws a good crop b : to give birth to threw large litters 16 a : to move (a lever) so as to connect or disconnect parts of a clutch or switch also : to make or break (a connection) with a lever b : to put (an automobile) in a different gear especially quickly or suddenly he threw the car into reverse 17 : deposit sense 2b the wine throws sediment 18 : to twist two or more filaments of into a thread or yarn intransitive verb : cast, hurl thrower ˈthrō-ər noun throw 2 of 2 noun 1 a : an act of throwing, hurling, or flinging b(1) : an act of throwing dice (2) : the number thrown with a cast of dice c : a method of throwing an opponent in wrestling or judo 2 : the distance a missile may be thrown or light rays may be projected 3 a : a light coverlet (as for a bed) b : a woman's scarf or light wrap 4 : an undertaking involving chance or danger : risk, venture 5 : the amount of vertical displacement produced by a geologic fault 6 a : the extreme movement given to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam, crank, or eccentric : stroke b : the length of the radius of a crank or the virtual crank radius of an eccentric or cam Phrases throw cold water on : to discourage especially through pessimism or indifference throw money at : to spend large sums of money on or for especially recklessly or ineffectively trying to solve problems by throwing money at them throw one's weight around or throw one's weight about : to exercise influence or authority especially to an excessive degree or in an objectionable manner throw to the wolves : to leave unprotected against fierce opposition or attack throw together 1 : to put together in a hurried and usually careless manner a bookshelf hastily thrown together 2 : to bring into casual association different kinds of people are thrown together—Richard Sennett a throw : for each one : apiece copies are to be sold at $5 a throw—Harvey Breit Synonyms Verb cast catapult chuck dash fire fling heave hurl hurtle launch lob loft peg pelt pitch sling toss Noun adventure chance crapshoot enterprise flier flyer flutter [chiefly British] gamble speculation venture See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She threw the ball to first base. We threw our hats in the air at the end of the ceremony. Let's see how far you can throw. You throw like a wimp. She threw her coat on the bed. Don't throw your trash on the ground. Throw it in the trash can. The wrestler threw his opponent to the mat. The crash threw the driver from the car. She was thrown from the horse. The storm threw the boat against a reef. Noun The quarterback made a perfect throw. He lost all his winnings on his last throw. a discus throw of 200 feet It's a long throw from center field to home plate. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Wear it as a wrap top, throw it in your hair, or tie it around the handle of your bag—the options are endless. —Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2023 Wilson’s advice for anyone eager to throw their wedding in Fiji, where there are over 330 islands to choose from? —Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2023 The top model has a unique ability to throw things together in an ensemble that, on paper, don’t quite make sense. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2023 Lemley and Mathews had just enough time to throw their phones in a toilet. —James Verini, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2023 Do not run away; instead, shout or throw something in the coyote's direction. —Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2023 On the way to his initial league MVP award, TB12 also became the first player to ever throw 50 touchdown passes in a season – 23 going to Hall of Famer Randy Moss, the most any player has ever caught in a campaign. —Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2023 Ohio State would need to good on a pretty crazy run here in February, then somehow throw a wrench in things by winning the Big Ten Tournament to do so. —Stephen Means, cleveland, 30 Jan. 2023 Mahomes suffered a high-ankle sprain against the Jaguars but still managed to throw two touchdowns in the second half as the Chiefs got the win. —Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2023 Noun Henry was 9-for-16 from the field and 12-for-14 from the free-throw line. —Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Feb. 2023 Los Angeles has been getting to the free-throw line a ton this season, averaging 26 attempts per game, which bodes poorly for Oklahoma City which likes to keep the game fast and run the floor. —Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2023 James scored 31 points, most coming from near the rim or at the free-throw line. —Sopan Deb, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2023 Texas A&M got 22 points from Wade Taylor on 5-16 shooting, 4-10 from three, 8-9 from the free-throw line, and 20 points, including 8-9 free throws by Julius Marble in Tuesday’s 83-78 victory against Auburn. —al, 7 Feb. 2023 The 20-year-old junior at Utah State was standing at the free-throw line during the final minute of Saturday's game when the chants broke out. —Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023 Osborne made seven of 15 shots, including four of seven three-pointers, and was five of five from the free-throw line. —Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023 Osborne made 7-of-15 shots, including 4-of-7 3-pointers, and was 5 of 5 from the free-throw line. —Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 5 Feb. 2023 Weaver shot 6 for 11 from the floor with a 3-pointer and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Mavericks (8-15, 3-7 Western Athletic Conference). —Dallas News, 5 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English thrawen, throwen to cause to twist, throw, from Old English thrāwan to cause to twist or turn; akin to Old High German drāen to turn, Latin terere to rub, Greek tribein to rub, tetrainein to bore, pierce First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing throw a stone's throw cast/shed/throw light on cast/throw doubt on cast/throw pearls before swine free throw lane have/throw/pitch a tantrum hammer throw people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones javelin throw sling/throw mud put/throw one's weight/influence behind put/throw a spanner in the works stone's throw throw/fling/cast caution to the wind throw/hurl/toss a monkey wrench into throw/bring into question throw/knock (someone) off (his/her) stride throw a block throw/toss one's hat in/into the ring throw a fit throw away throw a wobbly throw cold water on throw down throw in throw into disorder throw in the towel throw money around throw off throw one's hands up (in the air) throw oneself on the mercy of (someone) throw oneself into throw out throw one's weight around throw pillow throw punches throw over throw rug throw shade throw (someone) a bone throw (someone) a curve/curveball throw (someone) a kiss throw (someone) for a loop throw (someone) under the bus throw (something) out the window throw the book at throw together throw up throw up one's hands throw weight free throw throw down the gauntlet throw oneself at (someone) throw a wrench into the works put/roll/throw out the welcome mat throw back throw in one's lot with throw on throw (someone) for a loss throw out the baby with the bathwater a stone's throw away throw one's weight about throw in the sponge throw money at a throw throw in (at) the deep end throw to the wolves See More a stone's throw cast/shed/throw light on cast/throw doubt on cast/throw pearls before swine free throw lane have/throw/pitch a tantrum hammer throw people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones javelin throw sling/throw mud put/throw one's weight/influence behind put/throw a spanner in the works stone's throw throw/fling/cast caution to the wind throw/hurl/toss a monkey wrench into throw/bring into question throw/knock (someone) off (his/her) stride throw a block throw/toss one's hat in/into the ring throw a fit throw away throw a wobbly throw cold water on throw down throw in throw into disorder throw in the towel throw money around throw off throw one's hands up (in the air) throw oneself on the mercy of (someone) throw oneself into throw out throw one's weight around throw pillow throw punches throw over throw rug throw shade throw (someone) a bone throw (someone) a curve/curveball throw (someone) a kiss throw (someone) for a loop throw (someone) under the bus throw (something) out the window throw the book at throw together throw up throw up one's hands throw weight free throw throw down the gauntlet throw oneself at (someone) throw a wrench into the works put/roll/throw out the welcome mat throw back throw in one's lot with throw on throw (someone) for a loss throw out the baby with the bathwater a stone's throw away throw one's weight about throw in the sponge throw money at a throw throw in (at) the deep end throw to the wolves See More Kids Definition throw 1 of 2 verb ˈthrō threw ˈthrü ; thrown ˈthrōn ; throwing 1 a : to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm threw the ball over the fence b : pitch entry 3 sense 5b threw a no-hitter 2 a : to cause to fall a horse jumped and threw its rider b : to cast (oneself) heavily or forcefully threw herself on the sofa c : to get the better of : overcome the problem didn't throw her 3 a : to put suddenly in a certain condition or position threw her arms around him threw him into prison b : to bring to bear : exert threw all their efforts into repairing the house 4 : to put on or take off quickly throw on a coat 5 : to form or shape on a potter's wheel 6 : to move to an open or closed position throw a switch 7 : to lose (a game or contest) on purpose 8 : to commit oneself for help, support, or protection threw himself on the mercy of the court 9 : to indulge in threw a temper tantrum 10 : to give for entertainment throw a party thrower ˈthrō(-ə)r noun throw 2 of 2 noun 1 : an act of throwing 2 : a method of throwing an opponent in wrestling or judo 3 : the distance something is or may be thrown 4 : a loose covering (as for a sofa) 5 : a woman's light wrap throw cold water on phrase as in discourage to lessen the courage or confidence of Her parents threw cold water on her dream of becoming a poet. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance discourage frustrate cow scare intimidate trouble chill dismay frighten distress demoralize dishearten dispirit unman afflict bother bully undermine try daunt worry weigh unnerve damp browbeat depress horrify weaken dampen irk deaden enfeeble sadden debilitate vex Antonyms & Near Antonyms steel nerve encourage buoy (up) cheer enforce animate reinforce strengthen assure embolden hearten stimulate lift stir enliven fortify reassure rally gladden boost inspire invigorate provoke energize reenforce quicken excite galvanize See More
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throw

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