Throwing is used for propelling weapons such as stones or spears at enemies, predators, or prey. Boomerangs (throwing sticks) are used by Aboriginals for hunting purposes. Track and field contains …

The meaning of THROW is to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm.

To cast, fling, or hurl something. n. 1. The act or an instance of throwing. 2. The distance to which something is or can be thrown: a stone's throw away. 3. Games a. A roll or cast of dice.

threw, thrown, throwing to propel or cast in any way, especially to project or propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion or straightening of the arm and wrist.

an act or instance of throwing: With a perfect throw, the outfielder nailed the runner at the plate. the distance to which something can be thrown: a stone's throw.

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He was accused of accepting a bribe to throw a game. They suspected the team of throwing games for money.

Definition of throw verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.