THROW Definitions, Synonyms, and Scrabble Information

Is THROW a valid Scrabble word? Find dictionary definitions, synonyms, Scrabble and Words with Friends information, and more about the word THROW below.

throw - the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
See what Anagrams and Words you can make with the letters in 'throw' ( h o r t w )

Scrabble and Words with Friends

THROW is a valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. Scrabble uses the TWL word list.
THROW is a valid Words with Friends word worth 10 points. Words with Friends uses the ENABLE word list.
THROW is a 5 letter word containing the letters h, o, r, t, w.

Definitions

throw
noun the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
the catcher made a good throw to second base
throw
noun a single chance or instance
he couldn't afford $50 a throw
throw
noun the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
throw
noun bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
throw
noun casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice
throw
verb propel through the air
throw a frisbee
throw
verb move violently, energetically, or carelessly
throw
verb get rid of
throw
verb place or put with great energy
throw
verb convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
Throw a glance
throw
verb cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
throw the lever
throw
verb put or send forth
throw
verb to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
throw the car into reverse
throw
verb cause to be confused emotionally
throw
verb utter with force; utter vehemently
throw accusations at someone
throw
verb organize or be responsible for
have, throw, or make a party
throw
verb make on a potter's wheel
throw
verb cause to fall off
throw
verb throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
Throw a six
throw
verb be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
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Synonyms

bedevil, befuddle, bemuse, bewilder, cam stroke, cast, cast off, confound, confuse, contrive, discombobulate, drop, flip, fox, fuddle, give, have, hold, hurl, make, project, shake off, shed, stroke, switch, throw away, throw off, thrust

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Words that sound like 'throw'

tahr, taira, tar, tara, taraire

Derivations

thrower

Anagrams

rowth, whort, worth, wroth

Reference

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