throw, n.
(throws)
freq. cnt. 5
(throws)
freq. cnt. 5
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
throw
sample sentences
"the catcher made a good throw to second base"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
hyponym
a single chance or instance
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
throw
sample sentences
"he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
<noun.act>
throw
sample sentences
"he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
<noun.artifact>
throw
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
cam stroke stroke throw