throw

(noun) the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist). Examples: "The catcher made a good throw to second base."

(noun) a single chance or instance. Examples: "He couldn't afford $50 a throw."

(noun) the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam. Synonyms: stroke, cam stroke.

(noun) bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something.

(noun) casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly. Examples: "He risked his fortune on a throw of the dice."

(verb) propel through the air. Examples: "Throw a frisbee."

(verb) move violently, energetically, or carelessly. Examples: "She threw herself forwards."

(verb) get rid of. Synonyms: shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw off, throw away, drop. Examples: "He shed his image as a pushy boss." "Shed your clothes."

(verb) place or put with great energy. Synonyms: thrust. Examples: "She threw the blanket around the child." "Thrust the money in the hands of the beggar."

(verb) convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture. Synonyms: give. Examples: "Throw a glance." "She gave me a dirty look."

(verb) cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation. Synonyms: flip, switch. Examples: "Switch on the light." "Throw the lever."

(verb) put or send forth. Synonyms: project, cast, contrive. Examples: "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner." "The setting sun threw long shadows." "Cast a spell." "Cast a warm light."

(verb) to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly. Examples: "Jane threw dinner together." "Throw the car into reverse."

(verb) cause to be confused emotionally. Synonyms: bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate.

(verb) utter with force; utter vehemently. Synonyms: hurl. Examples: "Hurl insults." "Throw accusations at someone."

(verb) organize or be responsible for. Synonyms: hold, have, make, give. Examples: "Hold a reception." "Have, throw, or make a party." "Give a course."

(verb) make on a potter's wheel. Examples: "She threw a beautiful teapot."

(verb) cause to fall off. Examples: "The horse threw its inexperienced rider."

(verb) throw (a die) out onto a flat surface. Examples: "Throw a six."

(verb) be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. Synonyms: confuse, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate. Examples: "These questions confuse even the experts." "This question completely threw me." "This question befuddled even the teacher."