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n. casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"

n. the number thrown with a pair of dice

n. the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base"

throw

n. bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

throw, stroke, cam stroke

n. the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

throw

v. throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six"

throw

v. make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot"

throw

v. cause to fall off; "The horse threw its inexperienced rider"

throw

v. propel through the air; "throw a frisbee"

throw

v. to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"

throw

v. to throw a card

throw

v. to throw a dice

throw

v. move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"

hurl, throw

v. utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"

throw, flip, switch

v. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"

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pitch

v. hit (a golf ball) in a high arc with a backspin

discard, fling, toss, toss out, toss away, chuck out, cast aside, dispose, throw out, cast out, throw away, cast away, put away

v. throw or cast away; "Put away your worries"

cast off

v. make the last row of stitches when knitting

frame, redact, cast, put, couch

v. formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn't put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language"

hurl, hurtle, cast

v. throw forcefully

put, set, place, pose, position, lay

v. 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"

make up

v. devise or compose; "This designer makes up our Spring collections"

systematize, systematise, systemize, systemise

v. arrange according to a system or reduce to a system; "systematize our scientific knowledge"

sling

v. hold or carry in a sling; "he cannot button his shirt with his slinged arm"

bandy

v. exchange blows

scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse

v. distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"

dart, dash, scoot, scud, flash, shoot

v. run or move very quickly or hastily; "She dashed into the yard"

beat, flap

v. move with a thrashing motion; "The bird flapped its wings"; "The eagle beat its wings and soared high into the sky"

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