Throw
nnoun.actthe act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)Examples:- the catcher made a good throw to second base
Derivationally Related Form:throw
Hypernyms:actuation propulsion
Inherited Hypernyms:throwpropulsionacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:bowlingcastdeliveryflingflipheaveheavinghurlleanerpasspitchringershyslingingthrow-intoss
Full Hyponyms:balkballbeanballbowlingcenteringchange-upchinamancurvedusterfastballflingflipgooglyheavehurlknuckleballleanerno balloverhand pitchpasspassed ballpitchringerscrewballshysinkersliderslingingspitballstrikesubmarine ballthrow-inwild pitch
nnoun.statea single chance or instanceDomain Usage:colloquialism
Examples:- he couldn't afford $50 a throw
Hypernyms:chance opportunity
Inherited Hypernyms:throwopportunitypossibilitybeingstateattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.eventthe maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a camSynset:cam stroke stroke
Hypernyms:motion movement
Inherited Hypernyms:throwmovementhappeningeventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:instrokeoutstroke
Full Hyponyms:instrokeoutstroke
nnoun.artifactbedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over somethingDerivationally Related Form:throw
Hypernyms:bed clothing bedclothes bedding
Inherited Hypernyms:throwbedclothescloth coveringcoveringartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
nnoun.actcasting an object in order to determine an outcome randomlyExamples:- he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice
Hypernyms:gambling gaming play
Inherited Hypernyms:throwgamblingdiversionactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Inherited Hypernyms:throwgamblingvicetransgressionwrongdoingactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:castfliprolltoss
Full Hyponyms:castflipnatural
vverb.contactpropel through the airDerivationally Related Form:throwerthrow
Hypernyms:impel propel
Inherited Hypernyms:throwpropelmove
Direct Hyponyms:bombardcastchuckdeep-sixdefenestratedeliverdriveflap downflickflingflipgroundheavehurlhurtlejettisonjugglelobpasspeltpitchprostrateridgeshyskimskipskitterslamthrow overboardtoss
Full Troponyms:bowlchuckcrashdeep-sixdefenestratedeliverdriveeggflingflipgroundheavehurljettisonjugglelaglapidatelobpasspeltprecipitateprostrateridgeshyskimslamslingsnowballsubmarinethrow back
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s something PP | Somebody ---s somebody something
vverb.motionmove violently, energetically, or carelesslyExamples:- She threw herself forwards
Hypernyms:move
Inherited Hypernyms:throwmove
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something PP
vverb.contactget rid ofSynset:cast cast off drop shake off shed throw away throw off
Examples:- he shed his image as a pushy boss
- shed your clothes
Hypernyms:remove take take away withdraw
Inherited Hypernyms:shedremove
Direct Hyponyms:absciseautotomiseautotomizeexfoliateexuviatemoltmoultshedslough
Full Troponyms:absciseautotomizedesquamateexfoliateshed
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.contactplace or put with great energySynset:thrust
Examples:- She threw the blanket around the child
- thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
Derivationally Related Form:throwthrust
Hypernyms:lay place pose position put set
Inherited Hypernyms:throwputmove
Direct Hyponyms:pop
Full Troponyms:pop
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something PP
vverb.communicationconvey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gestureSynset:give
Examples:- Throw a glance
- She gave me a dirty look
Hypernyms:communicate intercommunicate
Inherited Hypernyms:givecommunicateinteractact
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody something
vverb.contactcause to go on or to be engaged or set in operationSynset:flip switch
Examples:- switch on the light
- throw the lever
Derivationally Related Form:switch
Hypernyms:engage lock mesh operate
Inherited Hypernyms:throwengagemove
Direct Hyponyms:cutswitch offswitch onturn offturn onturn out
Full Troponyms:killswitch offswitch on
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.creationput or send forthSynset:cast contrive project
Examples:- She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
- The setting sun threw long shadows
- cast a spell
- cast a warm light
Derivationally Related Form:cast
Hypernyms:direct send
Inherited Hypernyms:projectsendmove
Direct Hyponyms:shoot
Full Troponyms:shoot
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.motionto put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelesslyExamples:- Jane threw dinner together
- throw the car into reverse
Hypernyms:lay place pose position put set
Inherited Hypernyms:throwputmove
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody PP | Somebody ---s something PP
vverb.emotioncause to be confused emotionallySynset:bemuse bewilder discombobulate
Derivationally Related Form:discombobulationbemusement
Hypernyms:discomfit discompose disconcert untune upset
Inherited Hypernyms:bewilderupsetarousemake
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | The performance is likely to --- Sue (apply to: bewilder, throw) | The bad news will --- him (apply to: bewilder, throw, discombobulate, bemuse) | The good news will --- her (apply to: bewilder, throw, discombobulate, bemuse)
vverb.communicationutter with force; utter vehementlySynset:hurl
Examples:- hurl insults
- throw accusations at someone
Hypernyms:express give tongue to utter verbalise verbalize
Inherited Hypernyms:hurlexpress
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.creationorganize or be responsible forSynset:give have hold make
Examples:- hold a reception
- have, throw, or make a party
- give a course
Hypernyms:direct
Inherited Hypernyms:holddirectmanagecontrol
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.creationmake on a potter's wheelExamples:- she threw a beautiful teapot
Derivationally Related Form:thrower
Hypernyms:forge form mold mould shape work
Inherited Hypernyms:throwshapecreate from raw materialmake
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Did he --- his major works over a short period of time? (apply to: throw)
vverb.contactcause to fall offExamples:- The horse threw its inexperienced rider
Hypernyms:bump dislodge
Inherited Hypernyms:throwdislodgedisplacemove
Sentence Frame:Something ---s somebody
vverb.contactthrow (a die) out onto a flat surfaceHypernyms:release turn
Inherited Hypernyms:throwturntransmitmove
Direct Hyponyms:shoot
Full Troponyms:shoot
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.cognitionbe confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearlySynset:bedevil befuddle confound confuse discombobulate fox fuddle
Examples:- These questions confuse even the experts
- This question completely threw me
- This question befuddled even the teacher
Derivationally Related Form:discombobulationbefuddlementconfusion
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:confusebe
Direct Hyponyms:amazebafflebeatbewilderdemoralizedisorientdisorientatedumbfoundflummoxgetgravelmystifynonplusperplexposepuzzlestickstupefyvex
Full Troponyms:beggardefydemoralizedisorienteludeperplexriddlestump
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something | The performance is likely to --- Sue (apply to: bedevil, confound)