Throw | Mean of throw in English Dictionary

/ˈθroʊ/

• Verb
• to cause (something) to move out of your hand and through the air by quickly moving your arm forward
1. She threw the ball to first base.
2. We threw our hats in the air at the end of the ceremony.
3. Throw me the car keys. = Throw the car keys to me.
4. a poorly thrown ball
5. Let's see how far you can throw.
6. You throw like a wimp.
7. He hurt his throwing arm/hand. [=the arm/hand that he uses to throw a baseball, football, etc.]
• to put (something) in a particular place in a careless or forceful way
1. She threw her coat on the bed.
2. Don't throw your trash on the ground. Throw it in the trash can.
3. He threw (down) the newspaper on the table in disgust.
4. Throwing all his inhibitions aside/overboard, he took off his clothes and went skinny-dipping.
• to cause (someone or something) to move suddenly or forcefully to or away from a particular place
1. The wrestler threw his opponent to the mat.
2. The crash threw the driver from the car.
3. She was thrown from the horse.
4. The storm threw the boat against a reef.

• to perform an action that involves throwing a ball
1. (American football) The quarterback threw a pass.
2. (American football) The quarterback threw a touchdown/interception. [=threw a pass that resulted in a touchdown/interception]
3. (baseball) The pitcher threw a curve to him. = The pitcher threw him a curve.
4. (baseball) He threw [=pitched] the first three innings of the game.
5. (baseball) In her last game, she threw [=pitched] a no-hitter/shutout.
• to send (something) from your hand in a way that causes it to move forward and turn over many times along a surface
1. She shook the dice and threw [=rolled] them on the table.
2. He threw the bowling ball.
3. It's your turn to throw.
• to get (a number or score) by throwing dice or a bowling ball
1. She threw a six/spare.
• to cause or force (someone or something) to suddenly be in a particular state, condition, or position
1. The discovery threw the previous theory into (a state of) doubt.
2. They arrested him and threw him in/into prison. [=put him in prison]
3. The government threw the territory open to settlers.
4. The crowd was thrown into confusion. [=the crowd suddenly became very confused]
5. He was thrown into prison.
6. She was thrown into a very difficult situation.
7. When the factory closed, the workers were thrown out of their jobs. [=the workers lost their jobs]
• to forcefully move (yourself or a part of your body) in a particular direction
1. They threw their arms around each other.
2. She threw herself into his arms.
3. She threw back her head in laughter.
4. He threw his shoulders back and stuck out his chest.
5. He threw himself onto the couch.
6. She threw her leg over the arm of the chair.
• to swing your arm and try to hit someone with your fist
1. The boxer threw a quick left jab.
2. I broke up the argument before they started throwing punches. [=trying to hit each other]
• to move (something) to an open or closed position in a forceful and sudden way
1. She threw open the window to get some air.
2. He threw the door shut.
• to move (a switch) to an on or off position
1. She threw the switch.
• to organize and hold (a party)
1. Let's throw a party to celebrate.
2. Her friends are throwing her a baby shower. = They are throwing a baby shower for her.
• to lose (a game or contest) in a deliberate way
1. He was suspected of throwing the boxing match.
• to express strong emotions in an uncontrolled way
1. The child was throwing a (temper) tantrum in the middle of the store.
2. Dad will throw a fit [=he will be extremely angry] if he finds out.
• to use (your effort, influence, money, etc.) in order to accomplish something
1. Lobbyists are throwing their weight/influence behind the legislation. [=they are using their influence to support the legislation]
2. She threw all her efforts into the boy's defense. [=she worked as hard as she could for the boy's defense]
3. They've been throwing all their money into (repairing) the house.
4. She threw everything she had into winning the match. [=she tried as hard as she could to win the match]
• to direct (something, such as a question or look) at someone
1. She threw him an evil look.
2. She threw an evil look at him.
3. He threw the question back at me. [=he asked me the same question that I asked him]
• to cause (someone) to feel confused or surprised
1. The tricky wording of the contract didn't throw her.
2. The announcement that he was resigning really threw me.
• to cause (something, such as a shadow) to appear on a surface
1. The tree threw a shadow across the lawn.
2. The setting sun threw long shadows on the buildings.
3. His alleged steroid use threw a shadow on his record.
• to put (a vehicle) into a different gear especially in a quick and sudden way
1. He threw the car into reverse.
• to make (your voice) sound as if it is coming from another person or place
1. Ventriloquists can throw their voices so that their dummies appear to speak.
• to do (something that requires special skill) successfully
1. Kids were throwing [=performing] stunts/tricks on skateboards at the park.
• to form or shape (something, such as clay or a pot) on a special wheel
1. She enjoys throwing pottery.
• to put (something that is no longer useful or wanted) in a trash can, garbage can, rubbish bin, etc.
1. We threw away [=threw out] a lot of old junk that was in the basement.
2. Throw that candy wrapper away, please.
• to use (something) in a foolish or wasteful way
1. He threw away [=squandered] his life savings.
2. He threw all of his money away on gambling.
3. Don't throw your life away.
• to foolishly fail to use (something, such as a chance)
1. She threw away [=wasted] an opportunity.
2. You had a chance to do something great, and you threw it away.
• to add (something) to what you are selling without asking for more money
1. If you buy two, we'll throw in a third (for free)!
• to add (something) to the effort or activity of a group
1. He threw in a guitar solo toward the end of the song.
2. She threw in a suggestion or two during the meeting.
• to quickly remove (a piece of clothing)
1. He threw his robe off and jumped into the shower.
• to get rid of (something you do not want, such as a quality or a condition)
1. She tried to throw off her reputation as being difficult to work with.
2. He threw off his inhibitions and went skinny-dipping.
3. throwing off all restraint
• to cause (something) to be incorrect
1. A decimal point in the wrong place threw his calculations off.
2. The dropped ball threw off the quarterback's timing.
• to send (light, smoke, etc.) out from a source
1. The woodstove throws off [=gives off] a lot of heat.
• to cause (someone) to be confused or uncertain about where to go, what to do, etc.
1. The professor was thrown off [=distracted] during her lecture by a ringing cell phone.
2. I'm sorry about getting the date wrong. I was thrown off by the fact that yesterday was a holiday.
• to get away from (someone who is trying to catch you)
1. He managed to throw off [=escape from] his pursuers by swimming across the river.
• to quickly put on (a piece of clothing)
1. She threw on her coat and ran out the door.
2. Let me throw some shoes on.
• to cause (something) to work by moving a switch
1. He threw on [=switched on] the lights.
• to refuse to accept or consider (something)
1. The committee threw out [=rejected] the proposal.
2. His testimony was thrown out by the judge.
• to mention (something) as a possible thing to be done, thought about, etc.
1. She threw out a couple of ideas for improving the company's Web site.
2. He threw out some hints, but nobody could guess the surprise.
• to injure (a part of your body)
1. I threw out my back lifting a chair.
• to force (someone) to leave a place, game, etc.
1. The referee threw out two players for fighting.
2. His parents threatened to throw him out (of the house) if he didn't start behaving better.
3. She got thrown out of school for cheating.
• to cause (a player) to be out by throwing the ball to the base that the player is running to
1. The shortstop threw the runner out at second.
• to make (something) by joining or combining things in a quick and usually careless way
1. He threw some dinner together for his friends.
2. They threw together the bookshelf in less than an hour.
• to bring (people) together usually in an unexpected way
1. People of different occupations were thrown together for the jury.
• to have the food, liquid, etc., that is in your stomach come out through your mouth
1. She said she felt sick and then threw up.
2. The patient was throwing up blood.
• to raise or lift (something) quickly or suddenly
1. He threw up the window and yelled down to her.
2. Her car's tires threw up dust as she sped away.
• to build (something) quickly
1. The house was thrown up almost overnight.
• to leave (your job, home, etc.)
1. She threw up [=quit] her job to devote time to painting.
• to cause (something) to be known
1. A lot of information has been thrown up from the investigation.
2. The study has thrown up some surprising results.
• to stop an activity or effort and admit that you cannot do anything to make a situation better
1. He tried to convince her not to go, but in the end he had to throw up his hands in despair.
2. She threw her hands up in disgust.
• to try too hard to attract the attention of (someone you are sexually attracted to)
1. Stop throwing yourself at him. You'll look desperate.
• to begin doing or working on (something) with great energy and determination
1. He threw himself into (composing/performing) his music.
2. She threw herself into the assignment with a lot of enthusiasm.
• Noun
• an act of throwing something (such as a ball)
1. The quarterback made a perfect throw.
• an act of rolling dice
1. He lost all his winnings on his last throw.
• the distance over which something is thrown or could be thrown
1. a discus throw of 200 feet
2. It's a long throw from center field to home plate.
• a loose blanket or cloth that is put on a sofa, chair, etc.
• for each one
1. Tickets cost £25 a throw.