Throw Meaning

There are 20 meaning(s) for word Throw

Meaning 1 : cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

    Example : throw the lever

    Synonyms : flip,  switch
Meaning 2 : convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

    Synonyms : give
Meaning 3 : the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

    Synonyms : cam stroke,  stroke
Meaning 4 : organize or be responsible for

    Example : have, throw, or make a party

    Synonyms : give,  have,  hold,  make
Meaning 5 : cause to be confused emotionally

    Synonyms : bemuse,  bewilder,  discombobulate
Meaning 6 : put or send forth

    Synonyms : cast,  contrive,  project
Meaning 7 : get rid of

    Synonyms : cast,  cast off,  drop,  shake off,  shed,  throw away,  throw off
Meaning 8 : be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

    Synonyms : bedevil,  befuddle,  confound,  confuse,  discombobulate,  fox,  fuddle
Meaning 9 : place or put with great energy

    Synonyms : thrust
Meaning 10 : utter with force; utter vehemently

    Example : throw accusations at someone

    Synonyms : hurl
Meaning 11 : a single chance or instance

    Example : he couldn't afford $50 a throw

Meaning 12 : bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

Meaning 13 : casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly

    Example : he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice

Meaning 14 : cause to fall off

Meaning 15 : make on a potter's wheel

Meaning 16 : move violently, energetically, or carelessly

Meaning 17 : propel through the air

    Example : throw a frisbee

Meaning 18 : the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

    Example : the catcher made a good throw to second base

Meaning 19 : throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

Meaning 20 : to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

    Example : throw the car into reverse

How to Pronounce Throw

  • θroʊ