n.
1.the act of throwing (propelling something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
2.a single chance or instance
3.the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
4.the distance that something can be thrown
5.bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
6.the throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly throw v.
1.project through the air
2.move violently, energetically, or carelessly
3.get rid of
4.place or put with great energy
5.convey or communicate
6.cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
7.put or send forth
8.to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
9.cause to be confused emotionally 10.utter with force 11.organize or be responsible for 12.make on a potter's wheel 13.cause to fall off 14.throw (a die) out onto a flat surface 15.be confusing or perplexing to
Idiom of the Day
last will and testament
the latest version of one's will
After my grandfather's funeral my uncle read out his last will and testament.
