English to English
noun
- the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
The catcher made a good throw to second base.
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- a single chance or instance
He couldn't afford $50 a throw.
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- the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
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- bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
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- casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
He risked his fortune on a throw of the dice.
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- Pain; especially, pain of travail; throe.
source: Webster 1913
- Time; while; space of time; moment; trice.
source: Webster 1913
- The act of hurling or flinging; a driving or propelling from the hand or an engine; a cast.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- propel through the air
Throw a frisbee.
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- move violently, energetically, or carelessly
She threw herself forwards.
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- get rid of
He shed his image as a pushy boss.
Shed your clothes.
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- place or put with great energy
She threw the blanket around the child.
Thrust the money in the hands of the beggar.
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- convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
Throw a glance.
She gave me a dirty look.
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- cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
Switch on the light.
Throw the lever.
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- 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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- to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
Jane threw dinner together.
Throw the car into reverse.
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- cause to be confused emotionally
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- utter with force; utter vehemently
Hurl insults.
Throw accusations at someone.
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- organize or be responsible for
Hold a reception.
Have, throw, or make a party.
Give a course.
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- make on a potter's wheel
She threw a beautiful teapot.
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- cause to fall off
The horse threw its inexperienced rider.
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- throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
Throw a six.
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- 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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- To fling, cast, or hurl with a certain whirling motion of the arm, to throw a ball; -- distinguished from to toss, or to bowl.
source: Webster 1913
- To perform the act of throwing or casting; to cast; specifically, to cast dice.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [zró] Hagis; pukól; balibat; pagkabato
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [zró] Maghagis; magtapon; pumukol; bumalibat; bumató
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
