What is the meaning of throw?

noun

• The act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist. )
  • usage: "the catcher made a good throw to second base"
• A single chance or instance.
  • usage: "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
• The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam.
  • synonyms: stroke, cam stroke
• Bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something.
• Casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly.
  • usage: "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"

verb

• Propel through the air.
  • usage: "throw a frisbee"
• Move violently, energetically, or carelessly.
  • usage: "She threw herself forwards"
• Get rid of.
  • usage: "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
  • synonyms: shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw off, throw away, drop
• Place or put with great energy.
  • usage: "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
  • synonyms: thrust
• Convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture.
  • usage: "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
  • synonyms: give
• Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation.
  • usage: "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
  • synonyms: flip, switch
• Put or send forth.
  • usage: "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light"
  • synonyms: project, cast, contrive
• To put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly.
  • usage: "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"
• Cause to be confused emotionally.
  • synonyms: bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate
• Utter with force; utter vehemently.
  • usage: "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"
  • synonyms: hurl
• Organize or be responsible for.
  • usage: "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
  • synonyms: hold, have, make, give
• Make on a potter's wheel.
  • usage: "she threw a beautiful teapot"
• Cause to fall off.
  • usage: "The horse threw its inexperienced rider"
• Throw (a die) out onto a flat surface.
  • usage: "Throw a six"
• Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly.
  • usage: "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"
  • synonyms: confuse, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate