Phrase Hound found 188 phrases and 59 compound words that contain throw. The most common are listed below. Open throw in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 188
- throw awayTo discard (trash, garbage, or the like), to toss out, to put in the trash.
- throw upUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see throw, up.
- free throwA shot, worth one point, taken from the free-throw line and without opposition.
- throw outAlternative form of throw-out.
- throw offTo confuse; especially, to lose a pursuer.
- throw downTo cause something one is holding to drop, often forcefully.
- throw a fitTo become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.
- throw in the towelTo quit; to give up.
- throw a partyTo organize and execute a party.
- throw it backTo arch the back and thrust the hips backwards; to twerk.
- throw lineSynonym of throw bag: A device for rescuing a person from water, consisting of a length of rope stuffed loosely into a bag so it can pay out through the top when the bag is thrown.
- throw a kissTo kiss one's hand, then make a gesture as if one was throwing the kiss in a direction towards the recipient.
- javelin throwAn athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a spear-like object made of metal, fiberglass and, in some cases, kyshashrek.
- hammer throwAn athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is a heavy steel ball attached with wire (maximum length 4 ft (1.22 m)) to a handle.
- discus throwAn athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is a heavy lenticular disc called discus.
- throw backTo hinder the development of something.
- stone's throwA short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.
- throw down the gauntletTo issue a challenge.
- throw under the busTo betray or blame (something or someone); to deliberately put (something or someone) in an unfavorable situation and then leave to their fate; to make (something or someone) into a scapegoat or otherwise abandon for personal gain.
- throw shadeTo subtly insult someone.
- free-throw lineA line parallel to the baseline, fifteen feet from the plane of the backboard, from behind which a free throw may be taken.
- throw the book atTo charge with or convict of as many crimes as possible.
- throw pillowA small pillow, usually sealed, usually placed on a chair or sofa and used primarily for decoration rather than to sleep on.
- throw-weightA measure of the effective weight of ballistic missile payloads, given in kilograms or tonnes.
- throw a curveAlternative form of throw someone a curve: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To pitch a curve ball.
Compound words 59
- thrownpast participle of throw: To hurl; to release (an object) with some force from one’s hands, an apparatus, etc. so that it moves rapidly through the air.
- overthrowTo bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.
- throwerSomeone who throws.
- windthrowThe uprooting and/or overthrowing of a tree caused by the wind.
- offthrowThe act of throwing off; (by extension) liberation
- thirlA hole, an aperture, especially a nostril.
- thrunkA throw-in of the ball in from above the rim without one's hand touching the rim (so that it is not strictly speaking a dunk).
- stonesthrowAlternative form of stone's throw: A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.
- downthrowDefeat; ruin.
- forthrowTo throw off; cast off; reject.