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throw

Letters that make throw

o, h, r, t, w are letters that make 'throw'

Words within throw

Ro, row, Th, hr are words within 'throw'

Anagrams of throw

worth, rowth, whort, wroth are anagrams of 'throw'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of throw

thrown, throws are words created by adding a letter to 'throw'

throw is a 5 letter word starting with t
throw is a 5 letter word ending with w

20 possible definitions for 'throw'

Throw as "the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam"

Under this definition, throw is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

stroke, cam stroke have the same meaning as 'throw'

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of movement, motion.

Types of throw

instroke, outstroke are types of 'throw'.

Throw as "a single chance or instance"

Under this definition, throw is a noun and has the following properties:

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of chance, opportunity.

throw Usage

'throw' can be a useage of colloquialism.

Example of throw used within this context

"he couldn't afford $50 a throw"

Throw as "be confusing or perplexing to, cause to be unable to think clearly"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

befuddle, bedevil, discombobulate, fox, confound, confuse, fuddle have the same meaning as 'throw'

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of be.

Types of throw

baffle, stupefy, demoralize, vex, flummox, nonplus, amaze, dumbfound, disorient, disorientate, puzzle, get, perplex, stick, bewilder, pose, mystify, beat, gravel are types of 'throw'.

Derivatives of throw

mental confusion, muddiness, confusion, obfuscation, mystification, disarray, discombobulation, confusedness, bewilderment, puzzlement, befuddlement, bafflement, bemusement are derivatives of 'throw'.

Verb groups of throw

confuse, flurry, disconcert, put off are verb groups of 'throw'.

Throw as "convey or communicate, of a smile, a look, a physical gesture"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

give has the same meaning as throw

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of communicate, intercommunicate.

Example of throw used within this context

"Throw a glance", "She gave me a dirty look"

Throw as "cause to fall off"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of bump, dislodge.

Throw as "make on a potter's wheel"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of mold, forge, mould, work, shape, form.

Derivatives of throw

potter, ceramist, ceramicist, thrower are derivatives of 'throw'.

Throw as "organize or be responsible for"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

give, have, make, hold have the same meaning as 'throw'

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of direct.

Example of throw used within this context

"hold a reception", "have, throw, or make a party", "give a course"

Throw as "cause to be confused emotionally"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bemuse, bewilder, discombobulate have the same meaning as 'throw'

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of untune, discompose, disconcert, discomfit, upset.

Derivatives of throw

obfuscation, mystification, discombobulation, confusion, bewilderment, puzzlement, befuddlement, bafflement, bemusement are derivatives of 'throw'.

Throw as "put or send forth"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

contrive, cast, project have the same meaning as 'throw'

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of send, direct.

Types of throw

shoot is a type of throw.

Derivatives of throw

hurl, cast are derivatives of 'throw'.

Throw as "to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of set, lay, put, place, pose, position.

Example of throw used within this context

"Jane threw dinner together", "throw the car into reverse"

Throw as "move violently, energetically, or carelessly"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of move.

Throw as "get rid of"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

cast off, throw off, throw away, shake off, shed, drop, cast have the same meaning as 'throw'

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of withdraw, take away, remove, take.

Types of throw

exuviate, abscise, autotomize, autotomise, slough, molt, moult, shed, exfoliate are types of 'throw'.

Throw as "cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

flip, switch have the same meaning as 'throw'

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of operate, engage, lock, mesh.

Types of throw

switch on, turn out, turn off, cut, turn on, switch off are types of 'throw'.

Derivatives of throw

electric switch, electrical switch, switch are derivatives of 'throw'.

Example of throw used within this context

"switch on the light", "throw the lever"

Throw as "propel through the air"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of impel, propel.

Types of throw

flap down, hurtle, defenestrate, deep-six, throw overboard, jettison, flip, slam, ground, prostrate, pelt, ridge, deliver, shy, chuck, skitter, skip, juggle, skim, bombard, flick, pass, drive, fling, heave, hurl, cast, toss, pitch, lob are types of 'throw'.

Derivatives of throw

throw, thrower are derivatives of 'throw'.

Example of throw used within this context

"throw a frisbee"

Throw as "place or put with great energy"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

thrust has the same meaning as throw

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of set, lay, put, place, pose, position.

Types of throw

pop is a type of throw.

Derivatives of throw

jab, thrusting, thrust, throw, poke, jabbing, poking are derivatives of 'throw'.

Throw as "throw (a die) out onto a flat surface"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of release, turn.

Types of throw

shoot is a type of throw.

Example of throw used within this context

"Throw a six"

Throw as "utter with force, utter vehemently"

Under this definition, throw is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

hurl has the same meaning as throw

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of verbalize, verbalise, give tongue to, utter, express.

Example of throw used within this context

"hurl insults", "throw accusations at someone"

Throw as "bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something"

Under this definition, throw is a noun and has the following properties:

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of bedclothes, bed clothing, bedding.

Derivatives of throw

thrust, throw are derivatives of 'throw'.

Throw as "casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly"

Under this definition, throw is a noun and has the following properties:

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of play, gambling, gaming.

Types of throw

flip, roll, cast, toss are types of 'throw'.

Example of throw used within this context

"he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"

Throw as "the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)"

Under this definition, throw is a noun and has the following properties:

throw as a type

'throw' can be a type of propulsion, actuation.

Types of throw

shy, delivery, flip, bowling, pass, fling, flip, heaving, heave, hurl, cast, leaner, toss, pitch, pitch, ringer, slinging, throw-in are types of 'throw'.

Derivatives of throw

throw is a derivative of throw.

Example of throw used within this context

"the catcher made a good throw to second base"