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Noun throw has 6 senses

throw - 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"
--₁ is a kind of propulsion, actuation
--₁ has particulars:
bowling; fling; heave, heaving; hurl, cast; leaner; pass, toss, flip; pitch; pitch, delivery; ringer; shy; slinging; throw-in

Derived form: verb throw₁
throw - a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
--₂ is a kind of opportunity, chance
throw, stroke, cam stroke - the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
--₃ is a kind of movement, motion
--₃ has particulars: instroke; outstroke
throw - the distance that something can be thrown; "it is just a stone's throw from here"
--₄ is a kind of distance

Derived form: verb throw₁
throw - bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
--₅ is a kind of bedclothes, bed clothing, bedding

Derived form: verb throw₄
throw - the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
--₆ is a kind of gambling, gaming, play
--₆ has particulars: cast, roll; flip, toss

Verb throw has 15 senses

throw - project through the air; "throw a frisbee"
--₁ is one way to propel, impel

Derived forms: noun throw₄, noun throw₁, noun thrower₂
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody something
Somebody ----s something PP
throw - move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"
--₂ is one way to move
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something PP
shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop - get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
--₃ is one way to remove, take, take away, withdraw
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
throw, thrust - place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
--₄ is one way to put, set, place, pose, position, lay

Derived form: noun throw₅
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something PP
give, throw - convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
--₅ is one way to communicate, intercommunicate
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s somebody something
throw, flip, switch - cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
--₆ is one way to engage, mesh, lock, operate
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
project, cast, contrive, throw - 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"
--₇ is one way to send, direct
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
throw - to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"
--₈ is one way to put, set, place, pose, position, lay
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Somebody ----s something PP
bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate, throw - cause to be confused emotionally
--₉ is one way to upset, discompose, untune, disconcert, discomfit
Sample sentences:
The bad news will throw him
The good news will throw her
The performance is likely to throw Sue
hurl, throw - utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"
--₁₀ is one way to express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
hold, throw, have, make, give - organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
--₁₁ is one way to direct
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
throw - make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot"
--₁₂ is one way to shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge

Derived form: noun thrower₃
Sample sentence:
Did he throw his major works over a short period of time?
throw - cause to fall off; "The horse threw its unexperienced rider"
--₁₃ is one way to dislodge, displace, bump
Sample sentence:
Something ----s somebody
throw - throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six"
--₁₄ is one way to turn, release
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate - 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"
--₁₅ is one way to be
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something