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throws


 
  Troponyms  (hyponyms)  of  verb  throw 
 
  5  of  15  senses  of  throw 
 
  Sense  1 
  throw 
  =>  slam,  flap  down 
  =>  ground 
  =>  prostrate 
  =>  hurl,  hurtle,  cast 
  =>  heave 
  =>  pelt,  bombard 
  =>  defenestrate 
  =>  deliver,  pitch 
  =>  shy 
  =>  drive 
  =>  deep-six,  throw  overboard 
  =>  volley 
  =>  ridge 
  =>  jettison 
  =>  fling 
  =>  lob 
  =>  chuck,  toss 
  =>  skim,  skip,  skitter 
  =>  juggle 
  =>  flip,  flick 
  =>  pass 
 
  Sense  3 
  shed,  cast,  cast  off  shake  off  throw,  throw  off  throw  away  drop 
  =>  shed,  molt,  exuviate,  moult,  slough 
  =>  exfoliate 
  =>  autotomize 
 
  Sense  6 
  throw,  flip,  switch 
  =>  switch  on  turn  on 
  =>  switch  off  cut,  turn  off  turn  out 
 
  Sense  7 
  project,  cast,  contrive,  throw 
  =>  shoot 
 
  Sense  15 
  confuse,  throw,  fox,  befuddle,  fuddle,  bedevil,  confound,  discombobulate 
  =>  perplex,  get  puzzle,  mystify,  baffle,  beat  bewilder,  flummox,  stupefy,  stupify,  nonplus,  gravel,  amaze,  dumbfound 
  =>  disorient,  disorientate 
 
  Troponyms  (hyponyms)  of  verb  throw 
 
  5  of  15  senses  of  throw 
 
  Sense  1 
  throw 
  =>  slam,  flap  down 
  =>  ground 
  =>  prostrate 
  =>  hurl,  hurtle,  cast 
  =>  crash,  dash 
  =>  precipitate 
  =>  sling,  catapult 
  =>  heave 
  =>  pelt,  bombard 
  =>  snowball 
  =>  egg 
  =>  defenestrate 
  =>  deliver,  pitch 
  =>  strike  out 
  =>  shy 
  =>  drive 
  =>  deep-six,  throw  overboard 
  =>  volley 
  =>  ridge 
  =>  jettison 
  =>  fling 
  =>  flip,  toss  sky,  pitch 
  =>  submarine 
  =>  lag 
  =>  throw  back  toss  back 
  =>  lob 
  =>  chuck,  toss 
  =>  skim,  skip,  skitter 
  =>  juggle 
  =>  flip,  flick 
  =>  pass 
 
  Sense  3 
  shed,  cast,  cast  off  shake  off  throw,  throw  off  throw  away  drop 
  =>  shed,  molt,  exuviate,  moult,  slough 
  =>  desquamate,  peel  off 
  =>  exfoliate 
  =>  autotomize 
 
  Sense  6 
  throw,  flip,  switch 
  =>  switch  on  turn  on 
  =>  switch  off  cut,  turn  off  turn  out 
  =>  kill 
 
  Sense  7 
  project,  cast,  contrive,  throw 
  =>  shoot 
 
  Sense  15 
  confuse,  throw,  fox,  befuddle,  fuddle,  bedevil,  confound,  discombobulate 
  =>  perplex,  get  puzzle,  mystify,  baffle,  beat  bewilder,  flummox,  stupefy,  stupify,  nonplus,  gravel,  amaze,  dumbfound 
  =>  stump,  mix  up 
  =>  stagger 
  =>  riddle 
  =>  elude,  escape 
  =>  defy,  resist,  refuse 
  =>  beggar 
  =>  disorient,  disorientate 
 
  Entailment  of  verb  throw 
 
 
  Synonyms/Hypernyms  (Ordered  by  Frequency)  of  verb  throw 
 
  15  senses  of  throw 
 
  Sense  1 
  throw 
  =>  propel,  impel 
 
  Sense  2 
  throw 
  =>  move 
 
  Sense  3 
  shed,  cast,  cast  off  shake  off  throw,  throw  off  throw  away  drop 
  =>  remove,  take  take  away  withdraw 
 
  Sense  4 
  throw 
  =>  put  set  place  pose,  position,  lay 
 
  Sense  5 
  give  throw 
  =>  communicate,  intercommunicate 
 
  Sense  6 
  throw,  flip,  switch 
  =>  engage,  mesh,  lock,  operate 
 
  Sense  7 
  project,  cast,  contrive,  throw 
  =>  send  direct 
 
  Sense  8 
  throw 
  =>  put  set  place  pose,  position,  lay 
 
  Sense  9 
  bewilder,  bemuse,  discombobulate,  throw 
  =>  upset,  discompose,  untune,  disconcert,  discomfit 
 
  Sense  10 
  hurl,  throw 
  =>  express,  utter,  give  tongue  to 
 
  Sense  11 
  hold  throw,  have  make  give 
  =>  direct 
 
  Sense  12 
  throw 
  =>  shape,  form  work  mold,  mould,  forge 
 
  Sense  13 
  throw 
  =>  dislodge,  displace,  bump 
 
  Sense  14 
  throw 
  =>  turn,  release 
 
  Sense  15 
  confuse,  throw,  fox,  befuddle,  fuddle,  bedevil,  confound,  discombobulate 
  =>  be 
 
  Familiarity  of  verb  throw 
 
  throw  used  as  a  verb  is  familiar  (polysemy  count  =  15) 
 
  Synonyms  (Grouped  by  Similarity  of  Meaning)  of  verb  throw 
 
  Sense  1 
  throw 
  =>  propel,  impel 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  2 
  throw 
  =>  move 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  3 
  shed,  cast,  cast  off  shake  off  throw,  throw  off  throw  away  drop 
  =>  remove,  take  take  away  withdraw 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  4 
  throw 
  =>  put  set  place  pose,  position,  lay 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  5 
  give  throw 
  =>  communicate,  intercommunicate 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  6 
  throw,  flip,  switch 
  =>  engage,  mesh,  lock,  operate 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  7 
  project,  cast,  contrive,  throw 
  =>  send  direct 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  8 
  throw 
  =>  put  set  place  pose,  position,  lay 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  9 
  bewilder,  bemuse,  discombobulate,  throw 
  =>  upset,  discompose,  untune,  disconcert,  discomfit 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  10 
  hurl,  throw 
  =>  express,  utter,  give  tongue  to 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  11 
  hold  throw,  have  make  give 
  =>  direct 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  12 
  throw 
  =>  shape,  form  work  mold,  mould,  forge 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  13 
  throw 
  =>  dislodge,  displace,  bump 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  14 
  throw 
  =>  turn,  release 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  15 
  confuse,  throw,  fox,  befuddle,  fuddle,  bedevil,  confound,  discombobulate 
  =>  be 
  -------------- 
 
  Grep  of  noun  throws 
  throwster 
 
  Grep  of  noun  throw 
  charity  throw 
  free  throw 
  free  throw  lane 
  hammer  throw 
  overthrow 
  penalty  free  throw 
  stone's  throw 
  throw 
  throw-in 
  throw-weight 
  throw  pillow 
  throw  rug 
  throw  stick 
  throwaway 
  throwback 
  thrower 
  throwing  away 
  throwing  board 
  throwing  stick 
  throwster 
  upthrow 
 
  Overview  of  noun  throw 
 
  The  noun  throw  has  6  senses  (first  2  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (4)  throw  --  (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") 
  2.  (1)  throw  --  ((informal)  a  single  chance  or  instance;  "he  couldn't  afford  $50  a  throw") 
  3.  throw,  stroke,  cam  stroke  --  (the  maximum  movement  available  to  a  pivoted  or  reciprocating  piece  by  a  cam) 
  4.  throw  --  (the  distance  that  something  can  be  thrown;  "it  is  just  a  stone's  throw  from  here") 
  5.  throw  --  (bedclothes  consisting  of  a  lightweight  cloth  covering  (an  afghan  or  bedspread)  that  is  casually  thrown  over  something) 
  6.  throw  --  (the  throwing  of  an  object  in  order  to  determine  an  outcome  randomly;  "he  risked  his  fortune  on  a  throw  of  the  dice") 
 
  Overview  of  verb  throw 
 
  The  verb  throw  has  15  senses  (first  11  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (53)  throw  --  (project  through  the  air;  "throw  a  frisbee") 
  2.  (9)  throw  --  (move  violently,  energetically,  or  carelessly;  "She  threw  herself  forwards") 
  3.  (7)  shed,  cast,  cast  off  shake  off  throw,  throw  off  throw  away  drop  --  (get  rid  of  "he  shed  his  image  as  a  pushy  boss") 
  4.  (7)  throw  --  (place  with  great  energy;  "She  threw  the  blanket  around  the  child") 
  5.  (6)  give  throw  --  (convey  or  communicate;  of  a  smile,  a  look  a  physical  gesture;  "Throw  a  glance";  "She  gave  me  a  dirty  look") 
  6.  (5)  throw,  flip,  switch  --  (cause  to  go  on  or  t  be  engaged;  set  in  operation;  "switch  on  the  light";  "throw  the  lever") 
  7.  (4)  project,  cast,  contrive,  throw  --  (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") 
  8.  (2)  throw  --  (to  put  into  a  state  or  activity  hastily,  suddenly,  or  carelessly;  "Jane  threw  dinner  together",  throw  the  car  into  reverse") 
  9.  (2)  bewilder,  bemuse,  discombobulate,  throw  --  (cause  to  be  confused  emotionally) 
  10.  (2)  hurl,  throw  --  (utter  with  force;  utter  vehemently;  "hurl  insults";  "throw  accusations  at  someone") 
  11.  (1)  hold  throw,  have  make  give  --  (organize  or  be  responsible  for  "hold  a  reception,"  "have,  throw,  or  make  a  party",  "give  a  course",  etc.) 
  12.  throw  --  (make  on  a  potter's  wheel;  of  pottery) 
  13.  throw  --  (cause  to  fall  off  "The  horse  threw  its  unexperienced  rider") 
  14.  throw  --  (throw  out  onto  a  flat  surface,  as  of  die;  "Throw  a  six") 
  15.  confuse,  throw,  fox,  befuddle,  fuddle,  bedevil,  confound,  discombobulate  --  (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") 
 
  Overview  of  noun  throw 
 
  The  noun  throw  has  6  senses  (first  2  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (4)  throw  --  (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") 
  2.  (1)  throw  --  ((informal)  a  single  chance  or  instance;  "he  couldn't  afford  $50  a  throw") 
  3.  throw,  stroke,  cam  stroke  --  (the  maximum  movement  available  to  a  pivoted  or  reciprocating  piece  by  a  cam) 
  4.  throw  --  (the  distance  that  something  can  be  thrown;  "it  is  just  a  stone's  throw  from  here") 
  5.  throw  --  (bedclothes  consisting  of  a  lightweight  cloth  covering  (an  afghan  or  bedspread)  that  is  casually  thrown  over  something) 
  6.  throw  --  (the  throwing  of  an  object  in  order  to  determine  an  outcome  randomly;  "he  risked  his  fortune  on  a  throw  of  the  dice") 
 
  Overview  of  verb  throw 
 
  The  verb  throw  has  15  senses  (first  11  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (53)  throw  --  (project  through  the  air;  "throw  a  frisbee") 
  2.  (9)  throw  --  (move  violently,  energetically,  or  carelessly;  "She  threw  herself  forwards") 
  3.  (7)  shed,  cast,  cast  off  shake  off  throw,  throw  off  throw  away  drop  --  (get  rid  of  "he  shed  his  image  as  a  pushy  boss") 
  4.  (7)  throw  --  (place  with  great  energy;  "She  threw  the  blanket  around  the  child") 
  5.  (6)  give  throw  --  (convey  or  communicate;  of  a  smile,  a  look  a  physical  gesture;  "Throw  a  glance";  "She  gave  me  a  dirty  look") 
  6.  (5)  throw,  flip,  switch  --  (cause  to  go  on  or  t  be  engaged;  set  in  operation;  "switch  on  the  light";  "throw  the  lever") 
  7.  (4)  project,  cast,  contrive,  throw  --  (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") 
  8.  (2)  throw  --  (to  put  into  a  state  or  activity  hastily,  suddenly,  or  carelessly;  "Jane  threw  dinner  together",  throw  the  car  into  reverse") 
  9.  (2)  bewilder,  bemuse,  discombobulate,  throw  --  (cause  to  be  confused  emotionally) 
  10.  (2)  hurl,  throw  --  (utter  with  force;  utter  vehemently;  "hurl  insults";  "throw  accusations  at  someone") 
  11.  (1)  hold  throw,  have  make  give  --  (organize  or  be  responsible  for  "hold  a  reception,"  "have,  throw,  or  make  a  party",  "give  a  course",  etc.) 
  12.  throw  --  (make  on  a  potter's  wheel;  of  pottery) 
  13.  throw  --  (cause  to  fall  off  "The  horse  threw  its  unexperienced  rider") 
  14.  throw  --  (throw  out  onto  a  flat  surface,  as  of  die;  "Throw  a  six") 
  15.  confuse,  throw,  fox,  befuddle,  fuddle,  bedevil,  confound,  discombobulate  --  (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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