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Results for: "throw"

Translating from English to Hebrew

Translations:

throw — to hurl through the air
→ זרק (zarák)
→ העיף (he'íf)

English definitions WordNet

NOUN 5

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

    • “the catcher made a good throw to second base”

  2. a single chance or instance

    • “he couldn't afford $50 a throw”

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

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

  2. casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly

    • “he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice”

VERB 15

  1. propel through the air

    • “throw a frisbee”

  2. move violently, energetically, or carelessly

    • “She threw herself forwards”

  3. get rid of

    • “he shed his image as a pushy boss”
    • “shed your clothes”
    Synonymsshedcastcast offshake offthrow offthrow awaydrop
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  1. place or put with great energy

    • “She threw the blanket around the child”
    • “thrust the money in the hands of the beggar”
    Synonymsthrust

  2. convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

    • “Throw a glance”
    • “She gave me a dirty look”
    Synonymsgive

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

    • “switch on the light”
    • “throw the lever”
    Synonymsflipswitch

  4. put or send forth

    • “She threw the flashlight beam into the corner”
    • “The setting sun threw long shadows”
    • “cast a spell”
    • “cast a warm light”
    Synonymsprojectcastcontrive

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

    • “Jane threw dinner together”
    • “throw the car into reverse”

  6. cause to be confused emotionally

    Synonymsbewilderbemusediscombobulate

  7. utter with force; utter vehemently

    • “hurl insults”
    • “throw accusations at someone”
    Synonymshurl

  8. organize or be responsible for

    • “hold a reception”
    • “have, throw, or make a party”
    • “give a course”
    Synonymsholdhavemakegive

  9. make on a potter's wheel

    • “she threw a beautiful teapot”

  10. cause to fall off

    • “The horse threw its inexperienced rider”

  11. throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

    • “Throw a six”

  12. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

    • “These questions confuse even the experts”
    • “This question completely threw me”
    • “This question befuddled even the teacher”
    Synonymsconfusefoxbefuddlefuddlebedevilconfounddiscombobulate