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throws
verb(throw)
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
Synonyms: flip, switch,
Examples:
Throw the lever.
throws
verb(throw)
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
Synonyms: give,
throws
noun(throw)
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
Synonyms: cam stroke, stroke,
throws
verb(throw)
organize or be responsible for
Synonyms: give, have, hold, make,
Examples:
Have, throw, or make a party.
throws
verb(throw)
cause to be confused emotionally
Synonyms: bemuse, bewilder, discombobulate,
throws
verb(throw)
put or send forth
Synonyms: cast, contrive, project,
throws
verb(throw)
get rid of
Synonyms: cast, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw away, throw off,
throws
verb(throw)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
Synonyms: bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle,
throws
verb(throw)
place or put with great energy
Synonyms: thrust,
throws
verb(throw)
utter with force; utter vehemently
Synonyms: hurl,
Examples:
Throw accusations at someone.
throws
noun(throw)
a single chance or instance
Examples:
He couldn't afford $50 a throw.
throws
noun(throw)
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
throws
noun(throw)
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
Examples:
He risked his fortune on a throw of the dice.
throws
verb(throw)
cause to fall off
throws
verb(throw)
make on a potter's wheel
throws
verb(throw)
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
throws
verb(throw)
propel through the air
Examples:
Throw a frisbee.
throws
noun(throw)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
Examples:
The catcher made a good throw to second base.
throws
verb(throw)
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
throws
verb(throw)
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
Examples:
Throw the car into reverse.

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