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Thrower meaning in English
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Thrower
see synonyms of throwerNoun
2. thrower
someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm)
3. ceramicist, ceramist, potter, thrower
a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln
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Thrower
see synonyms of throwerverbWord forms: throws, throwing, threw or thrown (mainly tr)
1. (also intr)
to project or cast (something) through the air, esp with a rapid motion of the arm and wrist
2. (foll by in, on, onto, etc)
to put or move suddenly, carelessly, or violently
she threw her clothes onto the bed
3.
to bring to or cause to be in a specified state or condition, esp suddenly or unexpectedly
the news threw the family into a panic
4.
to direct or cast (a shadow, light, etc)
5.
to project (the voice) so as to make it appear to come from other than its source
6.
to give or hold (a party)
7.
to cause to fall or be upset; dislodge
the horse soon threw his rider
8.
a.
to tip (dice) out onto a flat surface
b.
to obtain (a specified number) in this way
9.
to shape (clay) on a potter's wheel
10.
to move (a switch or lever) to engage or disengage a mechanism
11.
to be subjected to (a fit)
12.
to turn (wood, etc) on a lathe
13. informal
to baffle or astonish; confuse
the last question on the test paper threw me
14. boxing
to deliver (a punch)
15. wrestling
to hurl (an opponent) to the ground
16. informal
to lose (a contest, fight, etc) deliberately, esp in boxing
17.
a.
to play (a card)
b.
to discard (a card)
18.
(of a female animal, esp a cow) to give birth to (young)
19.
to twist or spin (filaments) into thread
20. throw cold water on something
21. throw oneself at
22. throw oneself into
23. throw oneself on
noun
24.
the act or an instance of throwing
25.
the distance or extent over which anything may be thrown
a stone's throw
26. informal
a chance, venture, or try
27.
an act or result of throwing dice
28.
a.
the eccentricity of a cam
b.
the radial distance between the central axis of a crankshaft and the axis of a crankpin forming part of the shaft
29.
a decorative light blanket or cover, as thrown over a chair
30.
a sheet of fabric used for draping over an easel or unfinished painting, etc, to keep the dust off
31. geology
the vertical displacement of rock strata at a fault
32. physics
the deflection of a measuring instrument as a result of a sudden fluctuation
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Thrower
see synonyms of thrower verb transitiveWord forms: threw, thrown, ˈthrowing
1.
to twist strands of (silk, etc.) into thread or yarn
2.
to cause to fly through the air by releasing from the hand while the arm is in rapid
motion; cast; hurl
3.
to discharge through the air from a catapult, pump, gun, etc.
4.
to hurl violently, as in anger, etc.; dash
5.
to cause to fall; upset; overthrow; dislodge
thrown by a horse
6.
to move or send rapidly; advance
to throw reinforcements into a battle
7.
to put suddenly and forcibly into or onto
she threw the clothes into the suitcase
8.
to put suddenly and forcibly into a specified condition or situation
thrown into prison, into confusion, etc.
9.
a.
to cast or roll (dice)
b.
to make (a specified cast) at dice
to throw a five
10.
to cast off; shed
snakes throw their skins, the horse threw its shoe
11.
to bring forth (young)
said esp. of domesticated animals12.
to move the lever of (a switch, clutch, etc.) or connect, disconnect, engage, etc. by so doing
13.
a.
to direct, cast, turn, project, etc.
variously with at, on, upon, over, toward, etc. to throw a glance, a light, a shadow, etc.
b.
to deliver (a punch)
14.
to cause (one's voice) to seem to come from some other source, as in ventriloquism
15.
to put (blame on, influence into, obstacles before, etc.)
16. US, Informal
to lose (a game, race, etc.) deliberately, as by prearrangement
17. US, Informal
to give (a party, dance, etc.)
18. US, Informal
to have (a fit, tantrum, etc.)
19. Informal
to confuse or disconcert
the question completely threw him
20. Cards
to play or discard (a card)
21. Ceramics
to shape on a potter's wheel
verb intransitive
22.
to cast or hurl something
noun
23.
the action of a person who throws; a cast
24.
a cast of dice, or the numbers cast
25.
the distance something is or can be thrown
a stone's throw
26. US
a.
a spread or coverlet for draping over a bed, sofa, etc.
b.
a woman's light scarf or wrap
27.
a.
the motion of a moving part driven by a cam, eccentric, etc.
b.
the range of such a motion; travel; stroke
28. Geology
the amount of vertical displacement at a fault
see also downthrow, upthrow29. Wrestling
a particular way or an instance of throwing an opponent
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Thrower
see synonyms of throwerv. threw (thr), thrown (thrōn), throw·ing, throws
v.tr.
1. To propel through the air with a motion of the hand or arm.
2. To propel or discharge into the air by any means: a machine that throws tennis balls; ash that was thrown by an erupting volcano.
3. To cause to move with great force or speed; propel or displace: threw themselves on the food; jetsam that had been thrown up onto the shore.
4.
a. To force (an opponent) to the ground or floor, as in wrestling or the martial arts.
b. To cause to fall off: The horse threw its rider.
5. Informal To cause confusion or perplexity in; disconcert or nonplus: We didn't let our worries throw us.
6. To put on or off hastily or carelessly: throw on a jacket.
7.
a. To put suddenly or forcefully into a given condition, position, or activity: threw him into a fit of laughter; threw some supper together; threw her leg over the arm of the chair.
b. To devote, apply, or direct: threw all their resources into the new endeavor; threw the blame onto the others.
8. To form on a potter's wheel: throw a vase.
9. To twist (fibers) into thread.
10. Games
a. To roll (dice).
b. To roll (a particular combination) with dice.
c. To discard or play (a card).
11. To send forth; project: She threw me a look of encouragement.
12. To cause (one's voice) to seem to come from a source other than oneself.
13. To cause to fall on or over something; cast: The rising sun threw shadows across the lawn. We threw sheets over the furniture before we painted the ceiling.
14. To bear (young). Used of cows or horses, for example.
15. To arrange or give (a party, for example).
16. To move (a lever or switch) in order to activate, deactivate, or control a device.
17. Informal To lose or give up (a contest, for example) purposely.
18. To abandon oneself to; have: heard the news and threw a fit.
19. To commit (oneself), especially for leniency or support: threw himself on the mercy of the court.
20. To deliver (a punch), as in boxing: threw a left hook.
v.intr.
To cast, fling, or hurl something.
n.
1. The act or an instance of throwing.
2. The distance to which something is or can be thrown: a stone's throw away.
3. Games
a. A roll or cast of dice.
b. The combination of numbers so obtained.
4. Informal A single chance, venture, or instance: "could afford up to forty-five bucks a throw to wax sentimental over their heritage" (John Simon).
5. Sports The act of throwing or a technique used to throw an opponent in wrestling or the martial arts.
6.
a. A light blanket or coverlet, such as an afghan.
b. A scarf or shawl.
7.
a. The radius of a circle described by a crank, cam, or similar machine part.
b. The maximum displacement of a machine part moved by another part, such as a crank or cam.
8. Geology The amount of vertical displacement of a fault.
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