throw (noun)
1throw-in — noun (rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play • Topics: ↑rugby, ↑rugby football, ↑rugger • Hypernyms: ↑throw * * * ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun ( …
2throw — ► VERB (past threw; past part. thrown) 1) propel with force through the air by a rapid movement of the arm and hand. 2) move or put into place quickly, hurriedly, or roughly. 3) project, direct, or cast (light, an expression, etc.) in a… …
3throw-out — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: throw out 1. : an act or instance of throwing out 2. : one that is rejected or discarded the attack on the government was led by envious throw outs George Orwell the throw outs of ten generations, hou …
4throw rug — noun a small rug; several can be used in a room • Syn: ↑scatter rug • Hypernyms: ↑rug, ↑carpet, ↑carpeting * * * noun : scatter rug * * * throw rug …
5throw weight — noun : the maximum payload of an ICBM * * * the lifting power, or payload maximum, of a ballistic missile exclusive of the weight of the rocket itself, and including the weight of the warhead or warheads and of guidance and penetration systems;… …
6throw pillow — noun a small cushion that is used for decorative purposes • Hypernyms: ↑cushion * * * noun, pl ⋯ lows [count] chiefly US : a small pillow that is used especially for decoration called also (Brit) scatter cushion * * * ˈthrow pillow [throw pillow] …
7throw stick — noun a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower • Syn: ↑boomerang, ↑throwing stick • Derivationally related forms: ↑boomerang (for: ↑boomerang) • Regions: ↑ …
8throw-in — noun Date: 1881 1. an act or instance of throwing a ball in: as a. a throw made from the touchline in soccer to put the ball back in play after it has gone into touch b. a throw from an outfielder to the infield in baseball c. an inbounds pass in …
9throw-down — throwˈ down noun A home made firework, esp one that makes a noise when dropped on the ground • • • Main Entry: ↑throw …
10throw-down — noun a) A fight or brawl; or, a challenge or incitement to fight. [<span style= font variant:small caps >speaking to his daughter</span>]: Don’t think you’re getting away with the staying out all night thing. [<span style= font… …
