Noun
1. the act of throwing (propelling something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist);
"the catcher made a good throw to second base"2. a single chance or instance;
"he couldn't afford $50 a throw"3. the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
4. the distance that something can be thrown;
"it is just a stone's throw from here"5. bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
6. the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly;
"he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"Verb
1. project through the air;
"throw a frisbee"2. move violently, energetically, or carelessly;
"She threw herself forwards"3. get rid of;
"he shed his image as a pushy boss""shed your clothes"4. place or put with great energy;
"She threw the blanket around the child""thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"5. convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture;
"Throw a glance""She gave me a dirty look"6. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation;
"switch on the light""throw the lever"7. 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"8. to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly;
"Jane threw dinner together""throw the car into reverse"9. cause to be confused emotionally
10. utter with force; utter vehemently;
"hurl insults""throw accusations at someone"11. organize or be responsible for;
"hold a reception""have, throw, or make a party""give a course"12. make on a potter's wheel;
"she threw a beautiful teapot"13. cause to fall off;
"The horse threw its unexperienced rider"14. throw (a die) out onto a flat surface;
"Throw a six"15. 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"