verb trans
to send (something) with force through the air, esp by a forward motion of the hand and arm
to cause (something or somebody) to move violently into or against something
The ship was thrown against the rocks
to force (somebody) to fall to the ground
The boxer threw his opponent
said of a horse: to unseat (its rider)
to put (somebody) in a specified position or condition, esp suddenly
The news threw him into confusion
(+ on/off) to put (clothing) on or off hurriedly
to exert or apply (energy, effort, etc) to something
He threw all his weight behind the proposal
to shape (a pot, etc) by hand on a potter's wheel
to deliver (a punch)
to twist two or more filaments (of silk, etc) into a thread or yarn
to make a cast of (dice or a specified number on dice)
to direct (light, a look, etc) in a certain direction
He threw me a glance
to commit (oneself) for help, support, or protection
He threw himself on the mercy of the court
said of an animal: to bring forth or produce (young)
The sow threw large litters
to move (a lever or switch) so as to connect or disconnect parts of a mechanism
to project (the voice) so that it seems to come from another source
to give (a party)
to have (a tantrum or fit)
informal to confuse or disconcert (somebody)
chiefly NAmer, informal to lose (a game) intentionally, especially in return for payment
to perform a movement to throw something
your turn to throw
to have to rely on (something) when no other resources are available
to devote one's energy to (an activity)
informal to behave in a bullying or domineering manner