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: 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"; "shed your
        clothes" [syn: {shed}, {cast}, {cast off}, {shake off}, {throw
        off}, {throw away}, {drop}]
     4: place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket
        around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the
        beggar" [syn: {thrust}]
     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 to be engaged or 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" [syn: {hold}, {have},
          {make}, {give}]
     12: make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot"
     13: cause to fall off; "The horse threw its unexperienced rider"
     14: throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "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}]
     [also: {thrown}, {threw}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0