throw

throw (http://definr.com/throw)

     n 1: 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: (informal) a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford
        $50 a throw"
     3: the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating
        piece by a cam [syn: stroke, cam stroke]
     4: the distance that something can be thrown; "it is just a
        stone's throw from here"
     5: bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an
        afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over
        something
     6: the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome
        randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
     v 1: project through the air; "throw a frisbee"
     2: move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw
        herself forwards"
     3: get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss" [syn: shed,
         cast, cast off, shake off, throw off, throw away,
         drop]
     4: place with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the
        child"
     5: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical
        gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
        [syn: give]
     6: cause to go on or t be engaged; set in operation; "switch on
        the light"; "throw the lever" [syn: flip, switch]
     7: 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" [syn: project, cast, contrive]
     8: to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or
        carelessly;  "Jane threw dinner together", throw the car
        into reverse"
     9: cause to be confused emotionally [syn: bewilder, bemuse,
         discombobulate]
     10: utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw
         accusations at someone" [syn: hurl]
     11: organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception," "have,
         throw, or make a party", "give a course", etc. [syn: hold,
          have, make, give]
     12: make on a potter's wheel; of pottery
     13: cause to fall off; "The horse threw its unexperienced rider"
     14: throw out onto a flat surface, as of die; "Throw a six"
     15: 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" [syn: confuse, fox, befuddle,
          fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate]