throw: Information About The Word 'throw'

throw is an acceptable dictionary word for games like scrabble, words with friends, crossword, etc.

The word 'throw' is made up of 5 letters.

Meanings:
  • (n) the act of throwing (propelling something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base"
  • (n) a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
  • (n) the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
  • (n) the distance that something can be thrown; "it is just a stone's throw from here"
  • (n) bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
  • (n) the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
  • (v) project through the air; "throw a frisbee"
  • (v) move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"
  • (v) get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
  • (v) place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
  • (v) convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
  • (v) cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
  • (v) 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"
  • (v) to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"
  • (v) cause to be confused emotionally
  • (v) utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"
  • (v) organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
  • (v) make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot"
  • (v) cause to fall off; "The horse threw its unexperienced rider"
  • (v) throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six"
  • (v) 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"
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Using the word 'throw' in Scrabble will fetch you 11 points while using it in Words with Friends will fetch you 11 points (without taking into consideration the effect of any multipliers).

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Words Ending With 'throw'

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Words Starting With 'throw'

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Words Containing 'throw'

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Points in Scrabble for throw11
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