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Noun

S: (n) throw (throw%1:04:00::) (the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)) "the catcher made a good throw to second base"
S: (n) throw (throw%1:26:00::) (a single chance or instance) "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
S: (n) throw (throw%1:11:00::), stroke (stroke%1:11:00::), cam stroke (cam_stroke%1:11:00::) (the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam)
S: (n) throw (throw%1:06:00::) (bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something)
S: (n) throw (throw%1:04:01::) (casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly) "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"

Verb

S: (v) throw (throw%2:35:00::) (propel through the air) "throw a frisbee"
S: (v) throw (throw%2:38:00::) (move violently, energetically, or carelessly) "She threw herself forwards"
S: (v) shed (shed%2:35:01::), cast (cast%2:35:01::), cast off (cast_off%2:35:00::), shake off (shake_off%2:35:00::), throw (throw%2:35:07::), throw off (throw_off%2:35:00::), throw away (throw_away%2:35:00::), drop (drop%2:35:01::) (get rid of) "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
S: (v) throw (throw%2:35:02::), thrust (thrust%2:35:08::) (place or put with great energy) "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
S: (v) give (give%2:32:00::), throw (throw%2:32:00::) (convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture) "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
S: (v) throw (throw%2:35:01::), flip (flip%2:35:01::), switch (switch%2:35:00::) (cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation) "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
S: (v) project (project%2:36:03::), cast (cast%2:36:02::), contrive (contrive%2:36:02::), throw (throw%2:36:02::) (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"
S: (v) throw (throw%2:38:03::) (to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly) "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"
S: (v) bewilder (bewilder%2:37:00::), bemuse (bemuse%2:37:00::), discombobulate (discombobulate%2:37:00::), throw (throw%2:37:00::) (cause to be confused emotionally)
S: (v) hurl (hurl%2:32:00::), throw (throw%2:32:03::) (utter with force; utter vehemently) "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"
S: (v) hold (hold%2:36:00::), throw (throw%2:36:08::), have (have%2:36:00::), make (make%2:36:04::), give (give%2:36:02::) (organize or be responsible for) "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
S: (v) throw (throw%2:36:00::) (make on a potter's wheel) "she threw a beautiful teapot"
S: (v) throw (throw%2:35:06::) (cause to fall off) "The horse threw its inexperienced rider"
S: (v) throw (throw%2:35:08::) (throw (a die) out onto a flat surface) "Throw a six"
S: (v) confuse (confuse%2:31:03::), throw (throw%2:31:00::), fox (fox%2:31:00::), befuddle (befuddle%2:31:00::), fuddle (fuddle%2:31:00::), bedevil (bedevil%2:31:00::), confound (confound%2:31:02::), discombobulate (discombobulate%2:31:00::) (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"