Throwing is used for propelling weapons such as stones or spears at enemies, predators, or prey. Boomerangs (throwing sticks) are used by Aboriginals for hunting purposes. Track and field contains …

toss suggests a light or careless or aimless throwing and may imply an upward motion.

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 each …

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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