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throw

  • verb
  • thrō

To hurl; to release (an object) with some force from one’s hands, an apparatus, etc. so that it moves rapidly through the air.

Other meanings

  1. To eject or cause to fall off.

  2. To move to another position or condition; to displace.

Example sentences

  • “Lock him up and throw away the key.”

    Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC0

  • “Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.”

    Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0

  • “When in doubt, throw it out.”

    Tatoeba · Miktsoanit · CC0

Word history

From Old English "þrāwan" (to turn, twist).

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “throw” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.