throw
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(noun) 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" |
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Related Words: actuation, bowling, cast, delivery, fling, flip, heave, heaving, hurl, pass, pitch, propulsion, shy, slinging, throw-in, toss |
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(noun) the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice" |
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Related Words: cast, flip, gambling, gaming, play, roll, toss |
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(verb) throw out onto a flat surface, as of die; "Throw a six" |
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Related Words: release, turn |
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(verb) place with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child" |
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Related Words: lay, place, pose, position, put, set |
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(verb) project through the air; "throw a frisbee" |
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Related Words: bombard, cast, chuck, deep-six, drive, fan, flap down, flick, fling, flip, heave, hurl, hurtle, impel, jettison, juggle, lob, pass, pelt, propel, prostrate, ridge, skim, skip, skitter, slam, strike out, throw overboard, toss, volley |
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(verb) cause to go on or t be engaged; set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever" |
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Synonyms: flip, switch |
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Related Words: cut, engage, lock, mesh, operate, switch off, switch on, turn off, turn on, turn out |
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(verb) cause to fall off; "The horse threw its unexperienced rider" |
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Related Words: bump, dislodge, displace |
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(verb) make on a potter's wheel; of pottery |
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Related Words: forge, form, mold, mould, shape |
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(verb) move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards" |
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Related Words: move |
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(verb) to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together", throw the car into reverse" |
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Related Words: lay, place, pose, position, put, set |
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(noun) a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something |
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Related Words: bed clothing, bedclothes, bedding |
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(noun) the distance that something can be thrown; "it is just a stone's throw from here" |
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Related Words: distance |
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(noun) the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam |
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Synonyms: cam stroke, stroke |
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Related Words: instroke, motion, movement, outstroke |
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(noun) (informal) a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw" |
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Related Words: chance, opportunity |
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(verb) 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" |
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Synonyms: bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle |
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Related Words: amaze, baffle, be, beat, bewilder, disorient, disorientate, dumbfound, flummox, get, gravel, mystify, nonplus, perplex, puzzle, stupefy, stupify, trounce |
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(verb) convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look" |
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Synonyms: give |
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Related Words: communicate, intercommunicate |
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(verb) utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone" |
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Synonyms: hurl |
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Related Words: express, give tongue to, utter |
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(verb) organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception," "have, throw, or make a party", "give a course", etc. |
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Synonyms: give, have, hold, make |
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Related Words: direct |
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(verb) 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" |
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Synonyms: cast, contrive, project |
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Related Words: direct, send, shoot |
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(verb) cause to be confused emotionally |
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Synonyms: bemuse, bewilder, discombobulate |
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Related Words: discomfit, discompose, disconcert, untune, upset |
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(verb) get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss" |
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Synonyms: cast, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw away, throw off |
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Related Words: autotomize, exfoliate, exuviate, molt, moult, remove, shed, slough, take, take away |
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