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to send through the air with a motion of the hand or arm

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to cause to fall, as from a shot or blow

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to cause to be unclear in mind or intent

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to make incapable of finding something to think, do, or say

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to bring to bear steadily or forcefully

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to send out heat, light, or energy

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to release or move (a switch, for example) in order to activate, deactivate, or control a device

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trip

throw away: to let go or get rid of as being useless or defective, for example

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throw away: to spend (money) excessively and usually foolishly

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throw off: to free from or cast out something objectionable or undesirable

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throw off: to cast off by a natural process

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throw off: to discharge material, as vapor or fumes, usually suddenly and violently

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throw off: to get away from (a pursuer)

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throw out: to let go or get rid of as being useless or defective, for example

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throw out: to put out by force

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throw out: to displace (a bone) from a socket or joint

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throw over: to give up or leave without intending to return or claim again

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throw up: to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

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an act of throwing

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the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

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a single chance or instance

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the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

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bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

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casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly

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propel through the air

move violently, energetically, or carelessly

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move

get rid of

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place or put with great energy

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thrust

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convey or communicate

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give

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cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

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put or send forth

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to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

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cause to be confused emotionally

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utter with force

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hurl

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organize or be responsible for

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direct

make on a potter's wheel

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cause to fall off

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throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

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be confusing or perplexing to

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References in classic literature ?

Oliver lay awake for some time, counting the little circles of light which the reflection of the rushlight-shade threw upon the ceiling; or tracing with his languid eyes the intricate pattern of the paper on the wall.

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In the midst of them his comrades bore Patroclus and covered him with the locks of their hair which they cut off and threw upon his body.

The dead hero had had house-dogs; two of them did Achilles slay and threw upon the pyre; he also put twelve brave sons of noble Trojans to the sword and laid them with the rest, for he was full of bitterness and fury.

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His remarks interested her too much for the light that they threw upon certain problems of her own.

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It chanced that the soldier looked up and saw the questioning glance which the young clerk threw upon him.

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