throw
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verb (used with object), threw, thrown, throw·ing.
to propel or cast in any way, especially to project or propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion or straightening of the arm and wrist:to throw a ball.
to hurl or project (a missile), as a gun does.
to project or cast (light, a shadow, etc.).
to project (the voice).
to make it appear that (one's voice) is coming from a place different from its source, as in ventriloquism.
to direct or send forth (words, a glance, etc.).
to put or cause to go or come into some place, position, condition, etc., as if by hurling:to throw someone into prison;to throw a bridge across a river;to throw troops into action.
to put on, off, or away hastily:to throw a shawl over one's shoulders.
Machinery.
1.	to move (a lever or the like) in order to activate, turn on, disconnect, etc., an apparatus or mechanism:to throw the switch.
2.	to connect, engage, disconnect, or disengage by such a procedure:to throw the current.
to shape on a potter's wheel:to throw a vase.
to bring to bear or invest:Throw all your energy into your work.The FBI threw every available agent into the case.
to deliver (a blow or punch):He threw a hard left jab to his opponent's chin.
to cause to fall to the ground, especially to hurl to the ground, as an opponent in wrestling.
Cards. to play (a card).
to lose (a game, race, or other contest) intentionally, as for a bribe.
to cast (dice).
to make (a cast) at dice:She threw two sixes.
(of an animal, as a horse) to cause (someone) to fall off; unseat:The horse threw his rider twice.
to organize and host:They threw a lavish party celebrating his 80th birthday.
(of domestic animals) to bring forth (young).
Textiles. to twist (filaments) without attenuation in the production of yarn or thread.
Informal. to overcome with astonishment or confusion; amaze, disconcert, or confuse:It was her falsetto voice on top of it all that really threw me.
to turn on a lathe.
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verb (used without object), threw, thrown, throw·ing.
to cast, fling, or hurl a missile or the like.
noun
an act or instance of throwing or casting; cast; fling:For your first time playing catch, I'd have to say that was a great throw!
the distance to which anything is or may be thrown:a stone's throw.
Informal. a venture or chance:It was his last throw.
Machinery.
1.	the distance between the center of a crankshaft and the center of the crankpins, equal to one half of the piston stroke.
2.	the distance between the center of a crankshaft and the center of an eccentric.
3.	the movement of a reciprocating part in one direction.
(in a movie theater) the distance between the projector and the screen.
(in an auditorium or the like) the distance between a loudspeaker and the audience.
the length of a beam of light:a spotlight with a throw of 500 feet.
Theater.
1.	the distance to which a spotlight can be projected.
2.	the area illuminated by a spotlight.
a scarf, boa, shawl, or the like.
a light blanket, as for use when reclining on a sofa.
a cast of dice.
the number thrown with a pair of dice.
Wrestling. the act, method, or an instance of throwing an opponent.
Geology, Mining. the amount of vertical displacement produced by a fault.
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PHRASAL VERB WITH ‘THROW”
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Throw away | Meaning: Discard something when no longer needed
Throw in | Meaning: Join, accompany
Throw in | Meaning: Add something to a deal
Throw off | Meaning: Remove item of clothing quickly
Throw off | Meaning: Get rid of
Throw off | Meaning: Produce light or heat
Throw on | Meaning: Put clothes on quickly
Throw out | Meaning: Get rid of
Throw out | Meaning: Dislocate
Throw out | Meaning: Reject
Throw out | Meaning: Produce heat, fumes
Throw over | Meaning: End a relationship with someone
Throw over | Meaning: Reject, refuse to accept
Throw together | Meaning: Make or arrange quickly
Throw up | Meaning: Vomit
Throw up | Meaning: Produce problems, results, ideas, etc
Throw up | Meaning: Leave a job or position suddenly
Throw up | Meaning: Create clouds of dust or splash water into the air
Throw oneself into | Meaning: Do something enthusiastically or energetically