throw


Meanings

  • the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist);
    • "the catcher made a good throw to second base"
  • a single chance or instance;
    • "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
  • the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
  • bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
  • casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly;
    • "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
  • propel through the air;
    • "throw a frisbee"
  • move violently, energetically, or carelessly;
  • get rid of;
  • place or put with great energy;
  • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture;
  • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation;
    • "throw the lever"
  • put or send forth;
  • to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly;
    • "throw the car into reverse"
  • cause to be confused emotionally
  • utter with force; utter vehemently;
    • "throw accusations at someone"
  • organize or be responsible for;
    • "have, throw, or make a party"
  • make on a potter's wheel;
  • cause to fall off;
  • throw (a die) out onto a flat surface;
  • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly;
  • THROW v THREW, THROWN, THROWING, THROWS to propel through the air with a movement of the arm


Scrabble Score: 11

throw is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

throw is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

throw is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 10

throw is a valid Words With Friends word