verb / noun
throw
THROH/θrəʊ/
To propel something forcefully to a new position.
The man throws the red ball, sending it airborne from his extended hand.
Etymology
Old English þrawan meant to twist or turn. The modern sense of hurling something may have developed through the action of whirling a missile before releasing it.
In context
I am going to throw my dagger into the portal oh okay and try to like throw it like I'd be throwing it in front of me at the bear uh through this portal
More examples
- His throw lands just short of the fence.
- The sudden delay threw our plans into confusion.
- Throw the switch to start the pump.
Forms
throw · throws · threw · thrown · throwing
thrower noun — A person who throws an object.