throw
English Thesaurus
1. the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | bowling, |
| definition | : | (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | fling, |
| definition | : | the act of flinging (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | heave, heaving, |
| definition | : | throwing something heavy (with great effort) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | cast, hurl, |
| definition | : | a violent throw (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | leaner, |
| definition | : | (horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | flip, pass, toss, |
| definition | : | (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | pitch, |
| definition | : | the action or manner of throwing something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | delivery, pitch, |
| definition | : | (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | ringer, |
| definition | : | (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | shy, |
| definition | : | a quick throw (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | slinging, |
| definition | : | throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | throw-in, |
| definition | : | (rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | flip, |
| definition | : | a sudden, quick movement (noun.act) |
2. casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | gambling, gaming, play, |
| definition | : | the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | cast, roll, |
| definition | : | the act of throwing dice (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | flip, toss, |
| definition | : | the act of flipping a coin (noun.act) |
3. bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something (noun.artifact)
4. the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam (noun.event)
| hypernym | : | motion, movement, |
| definition | : | a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | instroke, |
| definition | : | the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaft (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | outstroke, |
| definition | : | the stroke of an engine piston moving toward the crankshaft (noun.event) |
5. a single chance or instance (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | chance, opportunity, |
| definition | : | a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances (noun.state) |
| domain usage | : | colloquialism, |
| definition | : | a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech (noun.communication) |
6. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly (verb.cognition)
| hypernym | : | be, |
| definition | : | have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun) (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | demoralize, |
| definition | : | confuse or put into disorder (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | amaze, baffle, beat, bewilder, dumbfound, flummox, get, gravel, mystify, nonplus, perplex, pose, puzzle, stick, stupefy, vex, |
| definition | : | be a mystery or bewildering to (verb.cognition) |
7. convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture (verb.communication)
8. utter with force; utter vehemently (verb.communication)
9. throw (a die) out onto a flat surface (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | release, turn, |
| definition | : | let (something) fall or spill from a container (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | shoot, |
| definition | : | throw dice, as in a crap game (verb.contact) |
10. place or put with great energy (verb.contact)
| hyponym | : | pop, |
| definition | : | put or thrust suddenly and forcefully (verb.contact) |
11. propel through the air (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | impel, propel, |
| definition | : | cause to move forward with force (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | flap down, slam, |
| definition | : | throw violently (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | ground, |
| definition | : | throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | prostrate, |
| definition | : | throw down flat, as on the ground (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | cast, hurl, hurtle, |
| definition | : | throw forcefully (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | heave, |
| definition | : | throw with great effort (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | bombard, pelt, |
| definition | : | cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | defenestrate, |
| definition | : | throw through or out of the window (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | deliver, pitch, |
| definition | : | throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | shy, |
| definition | : | throw quickly (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | drive, |
| definition | : | cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | ridge, |
| definition | : | throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | jettison, |
| definition | : | throw as from an airplane (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | fling, |
| definition | : | throw with force or recklessness (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | lob, |
| definition | : | propel in a high arc (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | chuck, toss, |
| definition | : | throw carelessly (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | skim, skip, skitter, |
| definition | : | cause to skip over a surface (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | juggle, |
| definition | : | throw, catch, and keep in the air several things simultaneously (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | flick, flip, |
| definition | : | cause to move with a flick (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | pass, |
| definition | : | throw (a ball) to another player (verb.possession) |
12. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation (verb.contact)
| hyponym | : | switch on, turn on, |
| definition | : | cause to operate by flipping a switch (verb.contact) |
13. get rid of (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | remove, take, take away, withdraw, |
| definition | : | remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | abscise, |
| definition | : | shed flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of a scar tissue (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | exfoliate, |
| definition | : | cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters (verb.contact) |
14. cause to fall off (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | bump, dislodge, |
| definition | : | remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied (verb.contact) |
15. put or send forth (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | direct, send, |
| definition | : | cause to go somewhere (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | shoot, |
| definition | : | send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly (verb.motion) |
16. make on a potter's wheel (verb.creation)
17. organize or be responsible for (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | direct, |
| definition | : | be in charge of (verb.social) |
18. cause to be confused emotionally (verb.emotion)
19. move violently, energetically, or carelessly (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | move, |
| definition | : | move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion (verb.motion) |
20. to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly (verb.motion)
21. the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) (noun.act)
| derivation | : | throw, |
| definition | : | propel through the air (verb.contact) |
22. bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | throw, thrust, |
| definition | : | place or put with great energy (verb.contact) |
23. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly (verb.cognition)
24. place or put with great energy (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | throw, |
| definition | : | bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something (noun.artifact) |
25. propel through the air (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | throw, |
| definition | : | the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | thrower, |
| definition | : | someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm) (noun.person) |
26. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | electric switch, electrical switch, switch, |
| definition | : | control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit (noun.artifact) |
27. put or send forth (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | cast, hurl, |
| definition | : | a violent throw (noun.act) |
28. make on a potter's wheel (verb.creation)
29. cause to be confused emotionally (verb.emotion)
30. the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) (noun.act)
| derivation | : | throw, |
| definition | : | propel through the air (verb.contact) |
31. bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | throw, thrust, |
| definition | : | place or put with great energy (verb.contact) |
32. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly (verb.cognition)
33. place or put with great energy (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | throw, |
| definition | : | bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something (noun.artifact) |
34. propel through the air (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | throw, |
| definition | : | the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | thrower, |
| definition | : | someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm) (noun.person) |
35. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | electric switch, electrical switch, switch, |
| definition | : | control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit (noun.artifact) |
36. put or send forth (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | cast, hurl, |
| definition | : | a violent throw (noun.act) |
37. make on a potter's wheel (verb.creation)
38. cause to be confused emotionally (verb.emotion)
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