Word Image
plural: throws
Part Of Speech
noun, verb
Word Meaning
noun: an act of throwing; the distance something is or may be thrown; a loose covering (as for a sofa); a woman’s light wrap
verb: to send through the air, especially with a quick forward motion of the arm; to form or shape on a potter’s wheel; to lose (a game or contest) on purpose; to give for entertainment; to indulge in
Word Family
threw
thrown
throwing
thrower
throwaway
throwback
overthrow
outthrow
misthrow
Sentences
Let’s see how far you can throw.
The crash threw the driver from the car.
We threw our hats in the air at the end of the ceremony.
The quarterback made a perfect throw for a touchdown.
She was thrown from the horse, injuring her hip and shoulder.
In the tornado, signposts were thrown around like matchsticks.
The storm threw the boat against a reef.
He lost all his winnings on his last throw.
Let’s see if we can throw some light on the matter.
He waited while I threw on a jacket to go outside.
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