VividLex

Home / Dictionary / throws

throws

1 sense · Free VividLex dictionary · Thesaurus

  1. 1. n the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) n a single chance or instance n the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam n bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something n casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly v propel through the air v move violently, energetically, or carelessly v get rid of v place or put with great energy v convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture v cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation v put or send forth v to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly v cause to be confused emotionally v utter with force; utter vehemently v organize or be responsible for v make on a potter's wheel v cause to fall off v throw (a die) out onto a flat surface v be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly Source: ecdict

Thesaurus links

Related headwords in VividLex — dictionary ↔ thesaurus bridge for exploration and SEO depth.

From the definitions

Open full thesaurus page for throws · Language as a Lens

Explore more

Search dictionary Related words Home
thrown-away
throwster