Meaning ofthrowin English

Verb

1. to hurl an object with force through air
   The athlete will throw the ball to his teammate.
2. eject or cause to fall; displace something
   The company will throw out the old equipment and buy new ones.
3. move to a new position or condition
   The child will throw her toy to the other side of the room.
4. shape clay on a wheel (ceramics)
   The potter will throw a vase on the wheel to create a symmetrical shape.
5. send an error to a handler (computing)
   The program will throw an exception when it encounters an error.
6. to intentionally lose a game; concede
   The player decided to throw the game to avoid offending his opponent.
7. to roll dice or a die; generate a random outcome
   The player will throw the dice to determine who goes first.
8. to discard a card; give up ownership
   She decided to throw her old credit card to avoid overspending.
9. to express sudden emotion; react angrily
   When she saw the snake, she would throw a fit and scream loudly.
10. to project or launch something; send forth
    The firework exploded and began to throw colorful sparks into the night sky.
11. to deliver a blow or punch
    The boxer learned to throw a strong jab to his opponent's face.
12. to give birth (in veterinary context)
    The veterinarian helped the cow throw a healthy calf after a long pregnancy.
13. to host or plan an event; a party
    The community center will throw a charity gala next weekend.
14. to lift and bring down an opponent
    The wrestler used all her strength to throw her opponent to the mat.
15. to alter one's voice (for illusion)
    The ventriloquist learned to throw her voice to create the illusion of a talking puppet.