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throw [n]

1)	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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actuation bowling fling heave cast leaner flip pitch delivery ringer shy slinging throw-in

2)	a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"

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chance colloquialism

3)	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

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cam_stroke stroke

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motion instroke outstroke

4)	the distance that something can be thrown; "it is just a stone's throw from here"

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distance

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

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bed_clothing

6)	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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gambling cast flip

throw [v]

1)	project through the air; "throw a frisbee"

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impel thrower flap_down ground prostrate cast heave bombard defenestrate deliver shy drive deep-six ridge jettison fling lob chuck skim juggle flick pass

2)	move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"

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move

3)	get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"

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cast cast_off drop shake_off shed throw_away throw_off

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remove exuviate abscise exfoliate autotomise

4)	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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thrust

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lay jab pop

5)	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"

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give

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communicate

6)	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"

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flip switch

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engage electric_switch switch_on cut

7)	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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cast contrive project

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direct cast shoot

8)	to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"

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lay

9)	cause to be confused emotionally

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bemuse bewilder discombobulate

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discomfit confusion bafflement

10)

utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"

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hurl

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express

11)

organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"

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give have hold make

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direct

12)

make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot"

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forge ceramicist

13)

cause to fall off; "The horse threw its unexperienced rider"

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bump

14)

throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six"

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release shoot

15)

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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bedevil befuddle confound confuse discombobulate fox fuddle

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be confusion bafflement confusedness demoralize amaze confuse disorient

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