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throw
fling, launch, send: throw the ball
Not to be confused with:
throe, throes – a violent spasm or pain: the throes of childbirth; a sharp attack of emotion; tumult; chaos; turmoil
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throw
(thrō)v. threw (thro͞o), thrown (thrōn), throw·ing, throws
v.tr.
1. To propel through the air with a motion of the hand or arm.
2. To propel or discharge into the air by any means: a machine that throws tennis balls; ash that was thrown by an erupting volcano.
3. To cause to move with great force or speed; propel or displace: threw themselves on the food; jetsam that had been thrown up onto the shore.
4.
a. To force (an opponent) to the ground or floor, as in wrestling or the martial arts.
b. To cause to fall off: The horse threw its rider.
5. Informal To cause confusion or perplexity in; disconcert or nonplus: We didn't let our worries throw us.
6. To put on or off hastily or carelessly: throw on a jacket.
7.
a. To put suddenly or forcefully into a given condition, position, or activity: threw him into a fit of laughter; threw some supper together; threw her leg over the arm of the chair.
b. To devote, apply, or direct: threw all their resources into the new endeavor; threw the blame onto the others.
8. To form on a potter's wheel: throw a vase.
9. To twist (fibers) into thread.
10. Games
a. To roll (dice).
b. To roll (a particular combination) with dice.
c. To discard or play (a card).
11. To send forth; project: She threw me a look of encouragement.
12. To cause (one's voice) to seem to come from a source other than oneself.
13. To cause to fall on or over something; cast: The rising sun threw shadows across the lawn. We threw sheets over the furniture before we painted the ceiling.
14. To bear (young). Used of cows or horses, for example.
15. To arrange or give (a party, for example).
16. To move (a lever or switch) in order to activate, deactivate, or control a device.
17. Informal To lose or give up (a contest, for example) purposely.
18. To abandon oneself to; have: heard the news and threw a fit.
19. To commit (oneself), especially for leniency or support: threw himself on the mercy of the court.
20. To deliver (a punch), as in boxing: threw a left hook.
v.intr.
To cast, fling, or hurl something.
n.
Phrasal Verbs: 1. The act or an instance of throwing.
2. The distance to which something is or can be thrown: a stone's throw away.
3. Games
a. A roll or cast of dice.
b. The combination of numbers so obtained.
4. Informal A single chance, venture, or instance: "could afford up to forty-five bucks a throw to wax sentimental over their heritage" (John Simon).
5. Sports The act of throwing or a technique used to throw an opponent in wrestling or the martial arts.
6.
a. A light blanket or coverlet, such as an afghan.
b. A scarf or shawl.
7.
a. The radius of a circle described by a crank, cam, or similar machine part.
b. The maximum displacement of a machine part moved by another part, such as a crank or cam.
8. Geology The amount of vertical displacement of a fault.
throw away
1. To get rid of as useless: threw away yesterday's newspaper.Games To discard: threw away two aces.
2. To fail to take advantage of: threw away a chance to make a fortune. To waste or use in a foolish way: threw away her inheritance.
3. To utter or perform in an offhand, seemingly careless way: The play's villain throws away the news that the house has burned down.
throw back
1. To hinder the progress of; check: The troops were thrown back.
2. To revert to an earlier type or stage in one's past.
3. To cause to depend; make reliant.
throw in
1. To insert or introduce into the course of something: threw in a few snide comments while they conversed.
2. To add (an extra thing or amount) with no additional charge.
3. To engage (a clutch, for example).
throw off
1. To cast out; rid oneself of: threw off all unpleasant memories.
2. To give off; emit: exhaust pipes throwing off fumes.
3. To distract, divert, or mislead: Crossing the stream, he threw the tracking dogs off. A wrong measurement threw her estimate off.
4. To do, finish, or accomplish in a casual or offhand way; toss off: threw off a quick response to the letter.
throw open
To make more accessible, especially suddenly or dramatically: threw open the nomination.
throw out
1. To give off; emit: searchlights throwing out powerful beams.
2. To reject or discard: The committee threw out her proposal.
3. To get rid of as useless: threw out the garbage.
4. Informal To offer, as a suggestion or plan: They sat around throwing out names of people they might want to invite to the party.
5. To force to leave a place or position, especially in an abrupt or unexpected manner: The convicted judge was thrown out of office. The headwaiter threw the disorderly guest out.
6. To disengage (a clutch, for example). To put out of alignment: threw my back out.
7. Baseball To put out (a base runner) by throwing the ball to the player guarding the base to which the base runner is moving.
throw over
1. To overturn: threw the cart over.
2. To abandon: threw over her boyfriend of four years; threw over the company they themselves had founded.
3. To reject.
throw up
Idioms: 1. To vomit.
2. To abandon; relinquish: She threw up her campaign for mayor.
3. To construct hurriedly: shoddy houses that were thrown up in a few months.
4. To refer to something repeatedly: She threw up his past to him whenever they argued.
5. To project, play, or otherwise display (a slide, video, or other recorded image): threw the video of vacation highlights up on the screen.
throw cold water on
To express misgivings about or disapproval of; discourage.
throw in the towel/sponge
To admit defeat; give up.
throw oneself at
To make efforts to attract the interest or affection of (another).
throw (one's) weight around Slang
To use power or authority, especially in an excessive or heavy-handed way.
throw (someone) a bone
To provide (someone) with a usually small part of what has been requested, especially in an attempt to placate or mollify.
throw the baby out with the bath water Slang
To discard something valuable along with something not desired, usually unintentionally.
throw up (one's) hands
To indicate or express utter hopelessness: He threw up his hands and abandoned the argument.
[Middle English throwen, to turn, twist, hurl, from Old English thrāwan; see terə- in Indo-European roots.]
throw′er n.
Synonyms: throw, cast, hurl, fling, pitch2, toss
These verbs mean to propel something through the air with a motion of the hand or arm. Throw is the least specific: throwing a ball; threw the life preserver to the struggling swimmer. Cast usually refers to throwing something light, often in discarding it: "She cast the unpleasant, pricking garments from her" (Kate Chopin).
Hurl and fling mean to throw with great force: "Him the Almighty Power / Hurl'd headlong flaming from th' Ethereal Sky" (John Milton)."He flung the magazine across the room, knocking a picture frame from the bookcase and surprising himself with this sudden burst of anger" (Yiyun Li).
Pitch often means to throw with careful aim: "He pitched the canteen to the man behind him" (Cormac McCarthy).
Toss usually means to throw lightly or casually: "Campton tossed the card away" (Edith Wharton).
These verbs mean to propel something through the air with a motion of the hand or arm. Throw is the least specific: throwing a ball; threw the life preserver to the struggling swimmer. Cast usually refers to throwing something light, often in discarding it: "She cast the unpleasant, pricking garments from her" (Kate Chopin).
Hurl and fling mean to throw with great force: "Him the Almighty Power / Hurl'd headlong flaming from th' Ethereal Sky" (John Milton)."He flung the magazine across the room, knocking a picture frame from the bookcase and surprising himself with this sudden burst of anger" (Yiyun Li).
Pitch often means to throw with careful aim: "He pitched the canteen to the man behind him" (Cormac McCarthy).
Toss usually means to throw lightly or casually: "Campton tossed the card away" (Edith Wharton).
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throw
(θrəʊ)vb (mainly tr) , throws, throwing, threw or thrown
1. (also intr) to project or cast (something) through the air, esp with a rapid motion of the arm and wrist
2. (foll by: in, on, onto, etc) to put or move suddenly, carelessly, or violently: she threw her clothes onto the bed.
3. to bring to or cause to be in a specified state or condition, esp suddenly or unexpectedly: the news threw the family into a panic.
4. to direct or cast (a shadow, light, etc)
5. to project (the voice) so as to make it appear to come from other than its source
6. to give or hold (a party)
7. to cause to fall or be upset; dislodge: the horse soon threw his rider.
8.
a. to tip (dice) out onto a flat surface
b. to obtain (a specified number) in this way
9. (Ceramics) to shape (clay) on a potter's wheel
10. to move (a switch or lever) to engage or disengage a mechanism
11. to be subjected to (a fit)
12. to turn (wood, etc) on a lathe
13. informal to baffle or astonish; confuse: the last question on the test paper threw me.
14. (Boxing) boxing to deliver (a punch)
15. (Wrestling) wrestling to hurl (an opponent) to the ground
16. (Boxing) informal to lose (a contest, fight, etc) deliberately, esp in boxing
17. (Card Games)
a. to play (a card)
b. to discard (a card)
18. (Zoology) (of a female animal, esp a cow) to give birth to (young)
19. (Textiles) to twist or spin (filaments) into thread
20. throw cold water on something informal to be unenthusiastic about or discourage something
21. throw oneself at to strive actively to attract the attention or affection of
22. throw oneself into to involve oneself enthusiastically in
23. throw oneself on to rely entirely upon: he threw himself on the mercy of the police.
n
24. the act or an instance of throwing
25. the distance or extent over which anything may be thrown: a stone's throw.
26. informal a chance, venture, or try
27. (Games, other than specified) an act or result of throwing dice
28. (Mechanical Engineering)
a. the eccentricity of a cam
b. the radial distance between the central axis of a crankshaft and the axis of a crankpin forming part of the shaft
29. (Furniture) a decorative light blanket or cover, as thrown over a chair
30. (Art Terms) a sheet of fabric used for draping over an easel or unfinished painting, etc, to keep the dust off
31. (Geological Science) geology the vertical displacement of rock strata at a fault
32. (General Physics) physics the deflection of a measuring instrument as a result of a sudden fluctuation
[Old English thrāwan to turn, torment; related to Old High German drāen to twist, Latin terere to rub]
ˈthrower n
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throw
(θroʊ)v. threw, thrown, throw•ing,
n. v.t.
1. to propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion: to throw a ball.
2. to hurl or project (a missile), as a gun does.
3. to project or cast (light, a shadow, etc.).
4. to project (the voice).
5. to direct (one's voice) so as to appear to come from a different source, as in ventriloquism.
6. to direct or send forth (words, a glance, etc.).
7. to put into some place, condition, etc., as if by hurling: to throw someone into prison.
8.
a. to move (a lever or the like) in order to turn on, disconnect, etc., an apparatus or mechanism: to throw the switch.
b. to connect, engage, disconnect, or disengage by such a procedure: to throw the current.
9. to shape on a potter's wheel.
10. to deliver (a blow or punch.)
11. (in wrestling) to hurl (an opponent) to the ground.
12. to play (a card).
13. to lose (a game, race, or other contest) intentionally, as for a bribe.
14.
a. to cast (dice).
b. to make (a cast) at dice.
15. (of an animal, as a horse) to cause (someone) to fall off; unseat.
16. to give or host: to throw a lavish party.
17. (of domestic animals) to bring forth (young).
18. to twist (filaments) without attenuation in the production of yarn or thread.
19. to amaze or confuse: The dark glasses really threw me.
v.i. 20. to cast, fling, or hurl a missile or the like.
21. throw away,
a. to dispose of; discard.
b. to employ wastefully; squander.
c. to fail to use; miss (a chance, opportunity, etc.).
d. (of an actor) to speak (lines, a joke, etc.) casually or indifferently.
22. throw in,
a. to add as a bonus or gratuity.
b. to interject, as a comment.
c. to abandon (a hand) in a card game.
23. throw off,
a. to free oneself of; cast aside.
b. to escape from or delay, as a pursuer.
c. to give off; discharge.
d. to perform or produce with ease: to throw off a few jokes.
e. to confuse; fluster.
f. Australian Slang. to criticize or ridicule (usu. fol. by at).
24. throw out,
a. to cast away; discard; reject.
b. to cause (a runner in baseball) to be out by throwing the ball to a teammate who prevents the runner from reaching base safely.
c. to eject from a place, esp. forcibly.
d. to expel, as from membership in a club.
25. throw over, to forsake; abandon.
26. throw together,
a. to make hurriedly and haphazardly.
b. to cause to associate: bitter enemies thrown together by circumstance.
27. throw up,
n. a. to give up; relinquish.
b. to build hastily.
c. to vomit.
d. to point out, as an error.
e. (of a hawk) to fly suddenly upward.
28. an act or instance of throwing or casting; cast; fling.
29. the distance to which something can be thrown: a stone's throw.
30.
a. the distance between the center of a crankshaft and the center of the crankpins, equal to one half of the piston stroke.
b. the distance between the center of a crankshaft and the center of an eccentric.
c. the movement of a reciprocating part in one direction.
31. the length of a beam of light: a spotlight with a throw of 500 feet.
32. a scarf, boa, shawl, or the like.
33. a lightweight blanket; afghan.
34. a cast of dice or the number thrown.
35. the act, method, or an instance of throwing an opponent in wrestling.
Idioms: 1. a throw, each: ordered four suits at $300 a throw.
2. throw in the sponge or towel, to concede defeat; give up.
3. throw oneself at, to strive to attract the interest or affections of.
4. throw oneself into, to engage in with energy and enthusiasm.
[before 1000; Middle English throwen, thrawen, Old English thrāwan to twist, turn, c. Old Saxon thrāian, Old High German drā(j)en, drāwen]
throw′er, n.
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throw
- Its original sense was "twist, turn," as in throwing a pot on a potter's wheel; it is not known how it evolved into "hurl, project."See also related terms for throwing.
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Past participle: thrown
Gerund: throwing
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Throw
Before the use of squeeze chutes, it was sometimes necessary to “throw” horses and cattle before some veterinary treatments. Throwing consisted of causing the animal to lose its footing and lay on its side on the ground.
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| Noun | 1. |  throw - the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base"actuation, propulsion - the act of propelling bowling - (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman fling - the act of flinging heaving, heave - throwing something heavy (with great effort); "he gave it a mighty heave"; "he was not good at heaving passes" leaner - (horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake toss, flip, pass - (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled" pitch - the action or manner of throwing something; "his pitch fell short and his hat landed on the floor" ringer - (horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg shy - a quick throw; "he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman" slinging - throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling) throw-in - (rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play flip - a sudden, quick movement; "with a flip of the wrist"; "the fish flipped over" |
| 2. | throw - a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw" colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech chance, opportunity - a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; "the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington"; "now is your chance" | |
| 3. | throw - the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam instroke - the stroke of an engine piston moving away from the crankshaft outstroke - the stroke of an engine piston moving toward the crankshaft | |
| 4. | throw - bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something | |
| 5. | throw - casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice" | |
| Verb | 1. | throw - propel through the air; "throw a frisbee" ground - throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage prostrate - throw down flat, as on the ground; "She prostrated herself with frustration" heave - throw with great effort bombard, pelt - cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile; "They pelted each other with snowballs" defenestrate - throw through or out of the window; "The rebels stormed the palace and defenestrated the President" pitch, deliver - throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball; "The pitcher delivered the ball" shy - throw quickly drive - cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force; "drive the ball far out into the field" deep-six, throw overboard - throw from a boat ridge - throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides; "He ridged his corn" jettison - throw as from an airplane fling - throw with force or recklessness; "fling the frisbee" lob - propel in a high arc; "lob the tennis ball" juggle - throw, catch, and keep in the air several things simultaneously pass - throw (a ball) to another player; "Smith passed" |
| 2. | throw - move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards" move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion; "He moved his hand slightly to the right" | |
| 3. | throw - get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes" exuviate, molt, moult, slough, shed - cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring" remove, take away, withdraw, take - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract; "remove a threat"; "remove a wrapper"; "Remove the dirty dishes from the table"; "take the gun from your pocket"; "This machine withdraws heat from the environment" abscise - shed flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of a scar tissue exfoliate - cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters autotomise, autotomize - cause a body part to undergo autotomy | |
| 4. | throw - place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar" lay, place, put, set, position, pose - put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point" pop - put or thrust suddenly and forcefully; "pop the pizza into the microwave oven"; "He popped the petit-four into his mouth" | |
| 5. | throw - convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look" communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist" | |
| 6. | throw - cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever" switch on, turn on - cause to operate by flipping a switch; "switch on the light"; "turn on the stereo" switch off, turn off, turn out, cut - cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch; "Turn off the stereo, please"; "cut the engine"; "turn out the lights" | |
| 7. | throw - 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" send, direct - cause to go somewhere; "The explosion sent the car flying in the air"; "She sent her children to camp"; "He directed all his energies into his dissertation" shoot - send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly; "shoot a glance" | |
| 8. | throw - to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse" | |
| 9. |  throw - cause to be confused emotionally | |
| 10. | throw - utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone" give tongue to, utter, express, verbalise, verbalize - articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse" | |
| 11. | throw - organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course" direct - be in charge of | |
| 12. | throw - make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot" | |
| 13. | throw - cause to fall off; "The horse threw its inexperienced rider" | |
| 14. | throw - throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six" shoot - throw dice, as in a crap game | |
| 15. |  throw - 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"demoralize - confuse or put into disorder; "the boss's behavior demoralized everyone in the office" bewilder, dumbfound, flummox, baffle, mystify, nonplus, perplex, puzzle, stupefy, amaze, gravel, vex, pose, stick, beat, get - be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me" disconcert, flurry, confuse, put off - cause to feel embarrassment; "The constant attention of the young man confused her" disorient, disorientate - cause to be lost or disoriented be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun); "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer" |
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throw
verb1. To send through the air with a motion of the hand or arm:
Informal: fire.
2. To cause to fall, as from a shot or blow:
bring down, cut down, down, drop, fell, flatten, floor, ground, knock down, level, prostrate, strike down.
Slang: deck.
Idiom: lay low.
3. Informal. To cause to be unclear in mind or intent:
addle, befuddle, bewilder, confound, confuse, discombobulate, dizzy, fuddle, jumble, mix up, muddle, mystify, perplex, puzzle.
Idiom: make one's head reel.
4. Informal. To make incapable of finding something to think, do, or say:
Slang: beat.
Idiom: put someone at a loss.
7. To release or move (a switch, for example) in order to activate, deactivate, or control a device:
trip.
throw away
1. To let go or get rid of as being useless or defective, for example:
Slang: ditch.
2. To spend (money) excessively and usually foolishly:
Slang: blow.
throw off
1. To free from or cast out something objectionable or undesirable:
Slang: shake.
3. To discharge material, as vapor or fumes, usually suddenly and violently:
throw out
1. To let go or get rid of as being useless or defective, for example:
Slang: ditch.
2. To put out by force:
Informal: chuck.
Idioms: give someone the boot, give someone the heave-ho, send packing, show someone the door, throw out on one's ear.
throw over
To give up or leave without intending to return or claim again:
Idioms: run out on, walk out on.
throw upnoun
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Translations
házethodhoditpovalitpřivést do rozpaků
kastekaste afkaste over endeforvirrekast
heittääheittokääntääkappalenakata
bacati
levisz
fella/glíma í gólfiîkast, sendingkastarugla, slá út af laginu
投げる投じる手を抜く投げ
(...을) 던지다
atlapotikalbėti lyg iš pilvokalbėti nejudinant lūpųkibti įparmesti
apmulsinātmestmetiensnoguldītnosviest
vrečibruhatimet
kastaöverkastkast
kutupa
โยน
ném
throw
[θrəʊ] (threw (vb: pt) (thrown (pp)))A. VT
1. (= toss) [+ ball, stone] → tirar, echar; (violently) → tirar, arrojar, lanzar; [+ dice] → echar, tirar; [+ javelin, discus, grenade] → lanzar
the crowd began throwing stones → la multitud empezó a tirar or arrojar or lanzar piedras
he threw a double six → sacó dos seises
to throw sb sth; throw sth to sb → tirar or echar algo a algn
he threw Brian a rope → le tiró or echó una cuerda a Brian
to throw sth at sb → tirar or arrojar algo a algn
on one occasion he threw a radio at this mother → en una ocasión le tiró or arrojó una radio a su madre
they think they can solve problems by throwing money at them (fig) → piensan que metiendo dinero pueden solucionar cualquier problema
she threw the letters in the bin → tiró or echó las cartas a la basura
he threw a glass of water over her head → le echó or vació un vaso de agua en la cabeza
to throw one's hat or cap into the ring → echarse or lanzarse al ruedo
see also book A1
see also caution, cold A1
see also glass, spanner
the crowd began throwing stones → la multitud empezó a tirar or arrojar or lanzar piedras
he threw a double six → sacó dos seises
to throw sb sth; throw sth to sb → tirar or echar algo a algn
he threw Brian a rope → le tiró or echó una cuerda a Brian
to throw sth at sb → tirar or arrojar algo a algn
on one occasion he threw a radio at this mother → en una ocasión le tiró or arrojó una radio a su madre
they think they can solve problems by throwing money at them (fig) → piensan que metiendo dinero pueden solucionar cualquier problema
she threw the letters in the bin → tiró or echó las cartas a la basura
he threw a glass of water over her head → le echó or vació un vaso de agua en la cabeza
to throw one's hat or cap into the ring → echarse or lanzarse al ruedo
see also book A1
see also caution, cold A1
see also glass, spanner
3. (= send, hurl) the blast threw her across the room → la explosión la lanzó or arrojó al otro lado de la sala
to throw o.s. at sb (lit) → abalanzarse sobre algn, echarse encima de algn (fig) (= flirt) → insinuarse descaradamente a algn, tirar los tejos a algn
to throw o.s. at sb's feet → echarse a los pies de algn
he was thrown clear of the car → salió despedido del coche
she threw herself into the river → se tiró al rió
the kidnap threw the family into panic → el secuestro infundió pánico or hizo que cundiera el pánico en la familia
the country was thrown into turmoil → el país se sumió en el caos
to throw sb into jail or prison → meter a algn en la cárcel
he threw himself into his work → se metió de lleno en el trabajo
to throw o.s. on sb's mercy → ponerse a merced de algn
she threw herself onto the bed → se tiró en la cama
she was thrown out of her seat → salió despedida de su asiento
the recession has thrown millions out of work → la recesión ha dejado a millones de personas sin trabajo
he threw me to the ground → me arrojó al suelo
see also scent, track A1
to throw o.s. at sb (lit) → abalanzarse sobre algn, echarse encima de algn (fig) (= flirt) → insinuarse descaradamente a algn, tirar los tejos a algn
to throw o.s. at sb's feet → echarse a los pies de algn
he was thrown clear of the car → salió despedido del coche
she threw herself into the river → se tiró al rió
the kidnap threw the family into panic → el secuestro infundió pánico or hizo que cundiera el pánico en la familia
the country was thrown into turmoil → el país se sumió en el caos
to throw sb into jail or prison → meter a algn en la cárcel
he threw himself into his work → se metió de lleno en el trabajo
to throw o.s. on sb's mercy → ponerse a merced de algn
she threw herself onto the bed → se tiró en la cama
she was thrown out of her seat → salió despedida de su asiento
the recession has thrown millions out of work → la recesión ha dejado a millones de personas sin trabajo
he threw me to the ground → me arrojó al suelo
see also scent, track A1
4. (= direct) [+ light, shadow] → proyectar; [+ look, smile] → lanzar
this new information throws doubt on their choice → esta nueva información pone en duda su elección
this question has been thrown at me many times → me han hecho esta pregunta or me han preguntado esto muchas veces
he was throwing random suggestions at her → le estaba sugiriendo cosas al azar
she didn't attempt to throw any suspicion on you → no intentó hacer que las sospechas recayeran sobre ti
to throw one's voice [actor, public speaker] → proyectar la voz
see also light 1 A1
see also punch 1 A2
this new information throws doubt on their choice → esta nueva información pone en duda su elección
this question has been thrown at me many times → me han hecho esta pregunta or me han preguntado esto muchas veces
he was throwing random suggestions at her → le estaba sugiriendo cosas al azar
she didn't attempt to throw any suspicion on you → no intentó hacer que las sospechas recayeran sobre ti
to throw one's voice [actor, public speaker] → proyectar la voz
see also light 1 A1
see also punch 1 A2
5. (= disconcert) → desconcertar
this answer seemed to throw him → esta respuesta pareció desconcertarle
he was thrown by her question → su pregunta lo desconcertó or lo dejó desconcertado
this answer seemed to throw him → esta respuesta pareció desconcertarle
he was thrown by her question → su pregunta lo desconcertó or lo dejó desconcertado
6. (= put)
she threw her arms around his neck → le echó los brazos al cuello, le abrazó por el cuello
to throw a coat round one's shoulders → echarse un abrigo por los hombros
a police cordon was thrown around the area → la policía acordonó la zona, se cercó la zona con un cordón policial
to throw open [+ doors, windows] → abrir de par en par; [+ house, gardens] → abrir al público; [+ competition, race] → abrir a todos
she threw her arms around his neck → le echó los brazos al cuello, le abrazó por el cuello
to throw a coat round one's shoulders → echarse un abrigo por los hombros
a police cordon was thrown around the area → la policía acordonó la zona, se cercó la zona con un cordón policial
to throw open [+ doors, windows] → abrir de par en par; [+ house, gardens] → abrir al público; [+ competition, race] → abrir a todos
7. (= have)
she threw a fit (of hysterics) → le dio un ataque (de histeria)
to throw a party → dar or hacer una fiesta
she threw a tantrum → le dio una rabieta or un berrinche
she threw a fit (of hysterics) → le dio un ataque (de histeria)
to throw a party → dar or hacer una fiesta
she threw a tantrum → le dio una rabieta or un berrinche
8. (= move) [+ lever, switch] → dar a
11. (Zool) (= give birth to) → parir
B. N
1. (lit) [of ball, stone] → tiro m; [of javelin, discus] → lanzamiento m; [of dice] → tirada f; (in judo, wrestling) → derribo m
it's your throw → te toca tirar (a ti)
I needed a throw of four to win → necesitaba sacar un cuatro para ganar
see also stone
it's your throw → te toca tirar (a ti)
I needed a throw of four to win → necesitaba sacar un cuatro para ganar
see also stone
throw about throw around VT + ADV
1. (lit) they were throwing a ball about → jugaban con una pelota
don't throw it about or it might break → no lo manosees para arriba y para abajo, que se puede romper
they were thrown about in the back of the lorry → se zarandeaban de un lado para otro en la parte trasera del camión
don't throw it about or it might break → no lo manosees para arriba y para abajo, que se puede romper
they were thrown about in the back of the lorry → se zarandeaban de un lado para otro en la parte trasera del camión
2. (fig) [+ ideas] → intercambiar
let's have a meeting and throw a few ideas about → vamos a reunirnos para intercambiar ideas
occasionally he throws fancy words about → de vez en cuando se deja caer con alguna palabreja or suelta alguna palabreja
his name is thrown about a lot → su nombre no para de sonar por ahí
to throw one's arms about → agitar mucho los brazos
to throw (one's) money about → derrochar or despilfarrar el dinero, tirar el dinero
see also weight A3
let's have a meeting and throw a few ideas about → vamos a reunirnos para intercambiar ideas
occasionally he throws fancy words about → de vez en cuando se deja caer con alguna palabreja or suelta alguna palabreja
his name is thrown about a lot → su nombre no para de sonar por ahí
to throw one's arms about → agitar mucho los brazos
to throw (one's) money about → derrochar or despilfarrar el dinero, tirar el dinero
see also weight A3
throw aside VT + ADV (lit) [+ object] → echar a un lado (fig) → dejar
I've been thrown aside for a younger woman → me han dejado por una mujer más joven
I've been thrown aside for a younger woman → me han dejado por una mujer más joven
throw away VT + ADV
2. (= waste) [+ chance, opportunity] → desperdiciar; [+ one's life, health, happiness] → echar a perder; [+ money] → tirar, derrochar, despilfarrar
don't throw your money away on that → no malgastes el dinero en eso
we should have won - we just threw it away → deberíamos haber ganado, y no hicimos más que echarlo (todo) a perder
don't throw your money away on that → no malgastes el dinero en eso
we should have won - we just threw it away → deberíamos haber ganado, y no hicimos más que echarlo (todo) a perder
3. (= say casually) [+ line, remark] → soltar
throw back VT + ADV
1. (lit) (= return) [+ ball] → devolver; [+ fish] → devolver al agua; (= move backwards) [+ head, shoulders, hair] → echar para atrás, echar hacia atrás
2. (fig) (= reject) [+ offer, suggestion] → rechazar (con desprecio); (= drive back) [+ enemy] → rechazar, repeler
they threw his generosity back in his face → le devolvieron su generosidad con una patada
I should never have told you that, I knew you'd throw it back at me → nunca debería habértelo dicho, sabía que me lo echarías en cara
he was thrown back on his own resources → tuvo que depender de sus propios recursos
they threw his generosity back in his face → le devolvieron su generosidad con una patada
I should never have told you that, I knew you'd throw it back at me → nunca debería habértelo dicho, sabía que me lo echarías en cara
he was thrown back on his own resources → tuvo que depender de sus propios recursos
throw in VT + ADV
1. (Sport) [+ ball] → sacar
to throw in the towel (lit, fig) → tirar la toalla
see also deep A1
see also lot 6
to throw in the towel (lit, fig) → tirar la toalla
see also deep A1
see also lot 6
2. (= include) → incluir
a cruise round the Caribbean with Cuba thrown in for good measure → un crucero por el Caribe en el que además se incluye Cuba para que no falte de nada
pay for extra prints and they throw in a photo album → pague copias extra y le regalan un álbum de fotos
a cruise round the Caribbean with Cuba thrown in for good measure → un crucero por el Caribe en el que además se incluye Cuba para que no falte de nada
pay for extra prints and they throw in a photo album → pague copias extra y le regalan un álbum de fotos
3. (= interpose) [+ remark, question] → soltar
"she's done this before," Joan threw in → -esto ya lo ha hecho antes -añadió Joan
"she's done this before," Joan threw in → -esto ya lo ha hecho antes -añadió Joan
throw off VT + ADV
2. (= get rid of) [+ depression] → salir de; [+ cold, infection, habit] → quitarse; [+ burden, yoke] → librarse de, quitarse de encima
I can't seem to throw off this cold → no consigo quitarme este resfriado
I can't seem to throw off this cold → no consigo quitarme este resfriado
3. (= escape) [+ pursuers] → zafarse de, dar esquinazo a
4. (= make wrong) [+ calculations, timing] → desbaratar, dar al traste con
6. (= write quickly) [+ poem, composition] → improvisar
throw on VT + ADV
1. (lit) [+ coal, fuel] → echar
2. (fig) (= put on quickly) [+ clothes, make-up] → ponerse a toda prisa
he threw his clothes on → se puso la ropa a toda prisa
he threw his clothes on → se puso la ropa a toda prisa
throw out VT + ADV
2. (= expel) [+ person] (from organization, team) → echar; (from country) → expulsar, echar
he was thrown out of the team → lo echaron del equipo
he was thrown out of the team → lo echaron del equipo
3. (= reject) [+ proposal] → rechazar (Jur) [+ case, claim] → desestimar, rechazar (Parl) [+ bill] → rechazar
4. (= make) [+ idea, suggestion, remark] → soltar
6. (= disconcert) [+ person] → desconcertar, dejar totalmente confundido
7. (= make wrong) [+ calculation, prediction] → desbaratar, dar al traste con
throw together VT + ADV
1. (= make hastily) [+ costume, plan, essay] → hacer a la carrera, pergeñar; [+ meal] → preparar a la carrera, improvisar
2. (= gather together) [+ clothes] → juntar rápidamente; [+ people] → juntar
he threw a few things together and dashed out of the house → juntó rápidamente unas cuantas cosas y salió disparado de la casa
fate had thrown them together → el destino les había juntado
people whom circumstances have thrown together → personas a las que han juntado or unido las circunstancias
we were thrown together a good deal, working in the same office → como trabajábamos en la misma oficina nos veíamos mucho
he threw a few things together and dashed out of the house → juntó rápidamente unas cuantas cosas y salió disparado de la casa
fate had thrown them together → el destino les había juntado
people whom circumstances have thrown together → personas a las que han juntado or unido las circunstancias
we were thrown together a good deal, working in the same office → como trabajábamos en la misma oficina nos veíamos mucho
throw up
A. VI + ADV (= vomit) → devolver, vomitar
it makes me want to throw up (lit) → me da ganas de devolver (fig) → me da asco
it makes me want to throw up (lit) → me da ganas de devolver (fig) → me da asco
B. VT + ADV
1. (lit) [+ object] → lanzar or echar al aire; [+ dust] → levantar; [+ sparks] → echar
to throw up one's hands in horror → llevarse las manos a la cabeza horrorizado
to throw up one's hands in horror → llevarse las manos a la cabeza horrorizado
2. (esp Brit) (= produce, bring to light) [+ result] → dar, producir; [+ idea, dilemma] → producir; [+ problem] → crear
3. (= give up) [+ job, task, studies] → dejar
4. (= make quickly) [+ building] → construir rápidamente
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[ˈθrəʊ] n
, throw around vt [threw] [ˈθruː] (pt) [thrown] [ˈθrəʊn] (pp)
[+ ball, object] → lancer, jeter; (in sport) → lancer
to throw sth to sb, to throw sb sth → jeter qch à qn, lancer qch à qn
He threw the ball to me → Il m'a lancé le ballon.
to throw sth at sb → jeter qch sur qn
to throw sth to sb, to throw sb sth → jeter qch à qn, lancer qch à qn
He threw the ball to me → Il m'a lancé le ballon.
to throw sth at sb → jeter qch sur qn
(= push, propel) to throw sb to the ground → jeter qn au sol
He threw me to the ground → Il m'a jeté au sol.
to throw sb from a car [explosion, impact] → propulser qn hors d'une voiture
to throw up one's hands → lever les bras au ciel
He threw me to the ground → Il m'a jeté au sol.
to throw sb from a car [explosion, impact] → propulser qn hors d'une voiture
to throw up one's hands → lever les bras au ciel
(= put carelessly) → jeter
She threw her bag onto a chair → Elle jeta son sac sur une chaise.
to throw o.s. into sth, to throw o.s. somewhere → se jeter quelque part
She threw her bag onto a chair → Elle jeta son sac sur une chaise.
to throw o.s. into sth, to throw o.s. somewhere → se jeter quelque part
[horse] [+ rider] → désarçonner
(= devote) to throw one's energy into sth → jeter toute son énergie dans qch
to throw o.s. into sth → se lancer dans qch
to throw o.s. into sth → se lancer dans qch
to throw sth open [+ door, window] → ouvrir qch à la volée; [+ debate, discussion] → ouvrir qch
The discussion was thrown open to all present → On a ouvert le débat à tous ceux qui étaient présents.
The discussion was thrown open to all present → On a ouvert le débat à tous ceux qui étaient présents.
to throw o.s. at sb → se jeter au cou de qn
to throw a fit → piquer une crise
[+ pottery] → tourner
throw about
vt [+ litter, objects] → éparpiller
(= spend a lot) [+ money] → dépenser sans compter
throw away
vt (= waste) [+ opportunity] → gâcher
If you order enlargements they throw in a free photo album → Si vous commandez des agrandissements, ils offrent un album photo.
with sth thrown in → avec qch offert(e)
throw in
vt (= add as an extra) → offrirIf you order enlargements they throw in a free photo album → Si vous commandez des agrandissements, ils offrent un album photo.
with sth thrown in → avec qch offert(e)
throw off
vt (= rid o.s. of) → se débarrasser dethrow out
vt (of house) [+ person] → jeter dehors, mettre à la porte
I threw him out → Je l'ai mis à la porte., Je l'ai jeté dehors.
I threw him out → Je l'ai mis à la porte., Je l'ai jeté dehors.
(= reject) [+ proposal, claim] → rejeter
throw together
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throw
vb: pret <threw>, ptp <thrown>n
(of ball, javelin, dice) → Wurf m; it’s your throw → du bist dran; have another throw → werfen Sie noch einmal; to lose the throw (dice) → den Wurf verlieren; a 30-metre throw → ein Wurf von 30 Metern; the first throw went to the German (Wrestling) → der Deutsche brachte seinen Gegner als erster zu Boden; at 10 dollars a throw → zu 10 Dollar das Stück
(for covering furniture) → Überwurf m
vt
ball, stone → werfen; water → schütten; to throw the dice → würfeln; to throw a six → eine Sechs würfeln; to throw something to somebody → jdm etw zuwerfen; throw me those keys → werfen Sie mir die Schlüssel herüber; to throw something at somebody → etw nach jdm werfen; mud, paint etc → jdn mit etw bewerfen; to throw a ball 20 metres → einen Ball 20 Meter weit werfen; to throw something across the room → etw (quer) durchs Zimmer werfen; to throw somebody across the ring → jdn durch den Ring schleudern; he threw himself to the floor → er warf sich auf den Boden or zu Boden; to throw oneself at somebody (physically) → sich auf jdn werfen or stürzen; (fig) → sich jdm an den Hals werfen or schmeißen (inf); to throw oneself into the job → sich in die Arbeit stürzen; to throw one’s voice → seine Stimme zum Tragen bringen; to throw money at something → etw mit Geld überhäufen; to throw one’s hat or cap into the ring (fig) → sich anbieten
(= send to ground) rider → abwerfen; opponent → zu Boden werfen or bringen; to be thrown from the saddle → aus dem Sattel geworfen werden
(fig: = cast) → werfen; to throw a glance at somebody/something → einen Blick auf jdn/etw werfen; to throw an angry look at somebody/something → jdm/einer Sache einen wütenden Blick zuwerfen; to throw light → Licht geben; to throw somebody off the scent or trail → jdn von der Spur abbringen; to throw somebody into prison → jdn ins Gefängnis werfen; to throw the blame on somebody → jdm die Schuld zuschieben or in die Schuhe schieben; to throw doubt on something → etw in Zweifel ziehen; he threw his troops into action → er warf seine Truppen ins Gefecht
switch, lever → betätigen
(inf: = deliberately lose) match, game → absichtlich verlieren
(snake) to throw its skin → sich häuten
(animal: = give birth to) → werfen
throw
:throwaway
adj
(= casual) remark → achtlos gemacht; style → unaufdringlich, leger; a throw line → eine hingeworfene Bemerkung
(= disposable) → Wegwerf-, zum Wegwerfen; throw wrapping → Wegwerf- or Einwegverpackung f; throw society → Wegwerfgesellschaft f; throw culture → Wegwerfkultur f
n throwaways
pl → Einwegprodukte pl
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[θrəʊ] (threw (vb: pt) (thrown (pp)))2. vt (gen) (fig) → lanciare, tirare, gettare; (ball, javelin, hammer) → lanciare; (dice) → gettare; (horserider) → disarcionare, gettare a terra; (judo opponent) → atterrare, mettere al tappeto; (pottery) → tornire, formare al tornio (fig) (fam) (disconcert) → sconcertare, disorientare
to throw a ball 200 metres → lanciare una palla a duecento metri
to throw a coat round one's shoulders → buttarsi un cappotto sulle spalle
to throw a switch (Elec) → azionare una leva
he was thrown from his horse → fu disarcionato
to throw a party → dare una festa
to throw open (doors, windows) → spalancare (house, gardens) → aprire al pubblico (competition, race) → aprire a tutti
to throw o.s. off a cliff/into a river → gettarsi da una scogliera/in un fiume
to throw o.s. at sb (rush at) → gettarsi or scagliarsi su qn (fig) → buttarsi su qn
to throw o.s. into one's work → buttarsi a capofitto nel lavoro
to throw o.s. at sb's feet → gettarsi ai piedi di qn
to throw o.s. on sb's mercy → rimettersi alla pietà di qn
to throw a ball 200 metres → lanciare una palla a duecento metri
to throw a coat round one's shoulders → buttarsi un cappotto sulle spalle
to throw a switch (Elec) → azionare una leva
he was thrown from his horse → fu disarcionato
to throw a party → dare una festa
to throw open (doors, windows) → spalancare (house, gardens) → aprire al pubblico (competition, race) → aprire a tutti
to throw o.s. off a cliff/into a river → gettarsi da una scogliera/in un fiume
to throw o.s. at sb (rush at) → gettarsi or scagliarsi su qn (fig) → buttarsi su qn
to throw o.s. into one's work → buttarsi a capofitto nel lavoro
to throw o.s. at sb's feet → gettarsi ai piedi di qn
to throw o.s. on sb's mercy → rimettersi alla pietà di qn
throw about throw around vt + adv (litter) → spargere
to throw money about or around → sperperare il denaro
to throw one's weight about or around → far pesare la propria presenza
to throw money about or around → sperperare il denaro
to throw one's weight about or around → far pesare la propria presenza
throw away vt + adv (rubbish, old things) → gettare or buttare via; (chance, money, time) → sprecare, gettare or buttare via
throw back vt + adv
a. (return, ball) → rinviare
b. (head, hair) → buttare all'indietro; (shoulders) → raddrizzare
she was thrown back on her own resources (fig) → se l'è dovuta cavare da sola
she was thrown back on her own resources (fig) → se l'è dovuta cavare da sola
throw down vt + adv (object) → gettare giù; (weapons) → deporre
to throw o.s. down → gettarsi a terra
to throw down the gauntlet (fig) → gettare il guanto
to throw o.s. down → gettarsi a terra
to throw down the gauntlet (fig) → gettare il guanto
throw in vt + adv (Sport) (ball) → rimettere in gioco; (add, include) → aggiungere; (say casually, remark) → buttar lì
throw on vt + adv (clothes) → buttarsi addosso; (coal) → aggiungere
throw off
1. vt + adv (get rid of) → sbarazzarsi di, liberarsi di; (escape, pursuers, dogs) → sbarazzarsi di, seminare
throw out vt + adv
a. (rubbish, person) → buttar fuori (fig) (proposal) → respingere
b. (offer, idea, suggestion) → lanciare
throw over vt + adv (person) → piantare
throw together vt + adv (clothes) → raccattare; (meal) → raffazzonare; (essay) → buttar giù; (people) → fare incontrare
throw up
1. vi + adv (fam) (vomit) → vomitare
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throw
(θrəu) – past tense threw (θruː) : past participle thrown – verb1. to send through the air with force; to hurl or fling. He threw the ball to her / threw her the ball.
2. (of a horse) to make its rider fall off. My horse threw me.
3. to puzzle or confuse. He was completely thrown by her question.
4. (in wrestling, judo etc) to wrestle (one's opponent) to the ground.
noun an act of throwing. That was a good throw!
throw away1. to get rid of. He always throws away his old clothes.
2. to lose through lack of care, concern etc. Don't throw your chance of promotion away by being careless.
throw doubt on to suggest or hint that (something) is not true. The latest scientific discoveries throw doubt on the original theory.
throw in to include or add as a gift or as part of a bargain. When I bought his car he threw in the radio and a box of tools.
throw light on to help to solve or give information on (a mystery, puzzle, problem etc). Can anyone throw any light on the problem?
throw oneself into to begin (doing something) with great energy. She threw herself into her work with enthusiasm.
throw off1. to get rid of. She finally managed to throw off her cold; They were following us but we threw them off.
2. to take off very quickly. He threw off his coat and sat down.
throw open to open suddenly and wide. He threw open the door and walked in.
throw out to get rid of by throwing or by force. He was thrown out of the meeting; The committee threw out the proposal.
throw a party to hold, organize etc a party. They threw a party for her birthday.
throw up1. a slang expression for to vomit. She had too much to eat, and threw up on the way home.
2. to give up or abandon. He threw up his job.
3. to build hurriedly. They threw up a temporary building.
throw one's voice to make one's voice appear to come from somewhere else, eg the mouth of a ventriloquist's dummy.
ˈthrowaway adjective disposable; that can be thrown away after being used once or twice. a throwaway cup; throwaway razors.
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vt (pret threw; pp thrown) to — one's back out (fam) lastimarse la espalda (se refiere al concepto popular de que el dolor repentino de espalda se debe a una dislocación de una vertebra); vi to — up (fam) V. vomit.English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.