throw
Definition
- n. the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
- n. a single chance or instance
- n. the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
- n. bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
Word forms
- Past participle
- thrown
- Past tense
- threw
- Present participle
- throwing
- Third person singular
- throws
Example sentences
vt.
He decided to throw the old clothes away instead of keeping them.
vi.
She likes to throw the ball to her dog in the park.
n.
His throw was so accurate that he hit the target every time.