The meaning of THROW is to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm. How to use throw in a sentence.

Throwing sports, or throwing games, are physical, human competitions where the outcome is measured by a player's ability to throw an object. The two primary forms are throwing for …

To cast, fling, or hurl something. n. 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.

He was accused of accepting a bribe to throw a game. They suspected the team of throwing games for money.

threw, thrown, throwing. to propel or cast in any way, especially to project or propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion or straightening of the arm and wrist.

the act of projecting or casting (something) through the air, esp with a rapid motion of the arm and wrist arrests, shootings and throwing of stones

an act or instance of throwing: With a perfect throw, the outfielder nailed the runner at the plate. the distance to which something can be thrown: a stone's throw.

Throwing is among the fastest human motions, engaging the entire body. To accurately analyse throwing techniques, it is essential to understand the phases of throwing, the biomechanics of …

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun throwing, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of throw verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.