THROW

Definition of THROW

  1. (verb)propel through the air
  2. (verb)move violently, energetically, or carelessly
  3. (verb)to remove
  4. (verb)place or put with great energy
  5. (verb)convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
  6. (verb)cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
  7. (verb)put or send forth
  8. (verb)to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
  9. (verb)cause to be confused emotionally
  10. (verb)utter with force; utter vehemently
  11. (verb)organize or be responsible for
  12. (verb)make on a potter's wheel
  13. (verb)cause to fall off
  14. (verb)throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
  15. (verb)be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
  16. (noun)the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
  17. (noun)a single chance or instance
  18. (noun)the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
  19. (noun)bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
  20. (noun)casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly