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Results for: "throw"

Translating from English to Esperanto

Translations:

throw — to hurl through the air
→ ĵeti
→ lanĉi

Additional Definitions (WordNet):


NOUN (5)

1. the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist);
- Example: "the catcher made a good throw to second base"

2. a single chance or instance;
- Example: "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"

3. the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam;
[syn: throw, stroke, cam stroke]

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

5. casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly;
- Example: "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"


VERB (15)

1. propel through the air;
- Example: "throw a frisbee"

2. move violently, energetically, or carelessly;
- Example: "She threw herself forwards"

3. get rid of;
- Example: "he shed his image as a pushy boss"
- Example: "shed your clothes"
[syn: shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop]

4. place or put with great energy;
- Example: "She threw the blanket around the child"
- Example: "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
[syn: throw, thrust]

5. convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture;
- Example: "Throw a glance"
- Example: "She gave me a dirty look"
[syn: give, throw]

6. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation;
- Example: "switch on the light"
- Example: "throw the lever"
[syn: throw, flip, switch]

7. put or send forth;
- Example: "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"
- Example: "The setting sun threw long shadows"
- Example: "cast a spell"
- Example: "cast a warm light"
[syn: project, cast, contrive, throw]

8. to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly;
- Example: "Jane threw dinner together"
- Example: "throw the car into reverse"

9. cause to be confused emotionally;
[syn: bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate, throw]

10. utter with force; utter vehemently;
- Example: "hurl insults"
- Example: "throw accusations at someone"
[syn: hurl, throw]

11. organize or be responsible for;
- Example: "hold a reception"
- Example: "have, throw, or make a party"
- Example: "give a course"
[syn: hold, throw, have, make, give]

12. make on a potter's wheel;
- Example: "she threw a beautiful teapot"

13. cause to fall off;
- Example: "The horse threw its inexperienced rider"

14. throw (a die) out onto a flat surface;
- Example: "Throw a six"

15. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly;
- Example: "These questions confuse even the experts"
- Example: "This question completely threw me"
- Example: "This question befuddled even the teacher"
[syn: confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate]