to throw caution to the wind
V
to
throw oneself into the
frayV
to
throw someone to the
wolvesV
Informal
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English Definitions
throw
N
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
throw
N
a single chance or instance
throw
N
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
throw
N
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
throw
N
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
throw
V
propel through the air
throw
V
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
throw
V
place or put with great energy
throw
V
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
throw
V
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
throw
V
put or send forth
throw
V
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
throw
V
cause to be confused emotionally
throw
V
utter with force; utter vehemently
throw
V
organize or be responsible for
throw
V
make on a potter's wheel
throw
V
cause to fall off
throw
V
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
throw
V
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
V
get very angry and fly into a rage
throw away
V
throw or cast away
throw back
V
throw back with a quick, light motion
V
be discouraging or negative about
throw in
V
add as an extra or as a gratuity
throw in
V
give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
throw in
V
to insert between other elements
throw in the towel
V
give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
throw out
V
force to leave or move out
throw out
V
throw or cast away
throw out
V
remove from a position or office
throw out
V
bring forward for consideration or acceptance
throw out
V
cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
V
throw into great confusion or disorder
throw overboard
V
lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
throw overboard
V
throw from a boat
N
a small cushion that is used for decorative purposes
throw rug
N
a small rug; several can be used in a room
N
a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower
throw together
V
produce shoddily, without much attention to detail
throw together
V
bring into random order
throw up
V
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
throw-in
N
(rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play
N
the weight of the payload of a missile (not including the weight of the rocket)
N
(sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets
throwaway
N
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
throwaway
N
words spoken in a casual way with conscious under-emphasis
English Definitions from WordNet 3.0
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