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How to pronounce throw
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What does throw mean?
verbTo hurl; to release (an object) with some force from one’s hands, an apparatus, etc. so that it moves rapidly through the air.
“throw a shoe; throw a javelin”
To eject or cause to fall off.
“the horse threw its rider”
To move to another position or condition; to displace.
“throw the switch”
nounThe act of throwing something.
“What a great throw by the quarterback!”
A move in which one lifts or unbalances one’s opponent and then brings him down to the ground.
One’s ability to throw.
“He’s always had a pretty decent throw.”
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