Throw Translation, pronunciation, transcription, examples of use. English-Russian dictionary
THROW
Translation:
throw (θrəυ)
1.n
1) throwing; throw
2) throw range; the distance over which a disc can be thrown, etc. "
3) risk, risky business
4) sports. throw ( in the fight)
5) geol. vertical movement, reset
6) pottery wheel
7) tech. move ( piston, connecting rod); scope
8) American bedspread ( on the bed)
9) American decomposition scarf, light cape"
10) (a throw) sl. piece, unit;
the book is sold at $5 a throw the book is sold for 5 dollars (per copy)
2. v (threw; thrown)
1) throw, throw; throw; throw (also throw on);"
to throw oneself to throw, throw;"
to throw oneself at smb., smth. to attack someone or something;
to throw stones at smb. throw at someone stones; trans. condemn someone;
to throw a glance;
to throw kisses at smb. send to smb. air kisses
2) quickly, unexpectedly lead, plunge into something. state (into, out of);
to throw into confusion;
he was thrown out of work
3) discard ( shadow), throw ( light) and so on.
4) place on both shoulder blades ( in the fight)
5) reset ( rider)
6) decomposition confuse, confuse
7) throw something away. number of points ( when playing dice)
8) visit ( bridge)
9) mold ( product); process ( on the potter's wheel)
10) decomposition give, roll up ( dinner and so on. ); arrange ( party)
11) sports. decomposition deliberately lose a competition
12) change ( skin - about the snake)
13) calve, foal, etc.
14) twirl; twist ( silk)
throw about scatter, scatter;
to throw one's money about wasting money;
throw aside discard, remove;
throw away
a) throw, discard;
b) waste ( money and so on. );
c) miss, not take advantage of;
to throw away an advantage;
d) reset ( map);
throw back
a) resemble ancestors; throw back;
b) (usual pass.) force someone use your savings, etc. ; throw back;
c) slow down development;
d) (sharply) reject;
throw down
a) reset; throw;
to throw oneself down to throw oneself down, lie down on the ground;
to throw down one's arms to give up;
to throw down one's tools to strike;
b) demolish, destroy ( building);
c) overthrow;
d) chem. throw down;
d) Amer. reject ( offer and so on. ); reject;
to throw down one's brief legal refusal to further conduct the case;
throw in
a) insert ( comment);
b) add;
in those. include;
d) throw ( in cricket);
throw off
a) reject;
b) overthrow;
c) reset; get rid;
to throw off an illness to get better, to be cured;
d) spew;
e) easy and quick to sketch ( epigram and so on. );
e) hunting. let the dogs down;
g) start ( smb.);
h) tech. turn off;
throw on
a) throw on, put on ( coat and so on. );"
b) toss, add;
to throw on coals ( into the firebox);
throw out
a) throw away;
b) kick out; dismiss;
c) attach;
to throw out a new wing;
d) express in passing ( offer);
d) parl. reject ( bill);
f) to confuse, confuse (eg. , in calculations);
g) sports. distill;
h) emit, radiate ( light);"
i) military exhibit, send out;
throw over
a) throw; leave ( friends);
b) refuse ( from plan, intention and so on. );
in those. switch;
throw together
a) hastily compose, compile;"
b) bring together, push ( about people);
throw up
a) toss;
b) throw up ( eyes); lift up ( hands);
c) erect, quickly build ( house, barricades);"
d) throw, leave;
d) refuse to participate;
e) spew; decomposition tear;
he threw up
g) highlight, highlight;"
h) American reproach, criticize ◊ to throw the great cast; put everything on the line;
to throw a fit to become furious; throw a tantrum;
to throw oneself at the head of smb. hang oneself on smb. on the neck;
to throw the cap over the mill;
to throw the bull chatter; lie shamelessly;
to throw good money after bad, to throw the handle after the blade; throw good money after bad
| THROW | Translation and usage examples - suggestions |
|---|---|
| It's just another thing to throw on the pile of what the hell"s going on here. | Another event to add to the pile of questions about what the hell is going on here. |
| This is really outdated and I had intended to throw it away, fortunately I didn't. | I was going to throw it away. that I didn’t have time. |
| What should I throw at you? | How can I neutralize you? |
| Son, how can a mother throw her son away? | how can a mother abandon her son? |
| Throw away yer sword! | Come on, drop your sword! |
| Hurry and throw it's away! | quit! |
| ♪ Like it"s so important to know how to throw a ball ♪ | ♪ As if it's that important to know how to throw a ball ♪ |
| And he said he was going to throw in a couple deer ticks for, you know, a little extra... | And he said he'd throw in a couple of blacklegged ticks if he was, you know, a little... |
| You can't even throw away the macaroni portrait. | You can't even throw out the pasta portrait. |
| He was trying to throw suspicion off of himself. | He tried to remove suspicion from himself. |
| Of course that"s what I want... just don"t throw anything. | Yes, just don't throw anything. |
| "I want to teach him not to throw my roses away." | I want to reproach him for throwing my roses. |
| Don't throw that. | Don't give it up. |
| Every lot is a stone"s throw from the station. | Each house is two steps from the station. |
| As soon as they throw enough stones, we're gonna build a station. | True, we have not built the station yet. |
Translation:
1. (θrəʋ) n
1. throwing; throw
at a single ~ - with one blow; straightaway
to have a ~ at smth. a) rush /attack/ on something; b) try to do something.
2. sport.
~ in circle, flying overhead ~ - overhead throw
~ from standing position - throw from a standing position
record (well-aimed) ~ - record (well calculated) throw
2) throwing
~ with the hammer - hammer throwing
3) wrong blow ( badminton)
3. throw distance
long ~ - long throw
4. (when playing dice)
1) throwing, throwing
it "s your ~ - it’s your turn to throw (dice)
2) the number of points rolled
5. throwing ( networks)
6. felling, felling ( forests)
7. Amer.
1) shawl, scarf
knitted ~ - knitted scarf
2) bedspread ( on the bed)
8. pottery wheel
9. geol. vertical movement, reset
10. those.
1) move ( piston, connecting rod)
2) crank radius
3) swing, double amplitude
11. drop arrow ( measuring instrument)
12. Amer. decomposition thing
to sell smth. at 4 dollars a ~ - sell smth. four dollars apiece
2. (θrəʋ) v (threw; ~n)1. 1) throw, throw; toss
to ~ a ball (to smb.), to ~ (smb.) a ball - throw / throw / a ball (to someone)
he threw the ball up (in the air) - he threw the ball into the air
to ~ (the ball) for goal, to ~ the ball into the basket - throw the ball into the basket ( basketball)
to ~ smth. out of the window - throw something out. from the window
to ~ smth. over the wall - throw something over. through the wall
to ~ tomatoes (stones) at smb. - throw someone tomatoes (stones); meet someone tomatoes (stones)
she threw her arms round his neck - she wrapped her arms around his neck
she threw her body backward - she leaned back
I was ~n by accident into their company - chance threw me into their company, I ended up in their company by accident / thanks to chance /
the ship was ~n on a reef - the ship was thrown onto the reefs
the satellite will be ~n into space - the satellite will be launched into space
to ~ smb. into prison - throw sb. to jail
to ~ reserve troops into the battle - throw reserves into battle
to ~ a division against the enemy - throw a division at the enemy
2) rush, throw ( often to ~ oneself)
to ~ oneself into an arm-chair - throw yourself into a chair
he threw himself (down) on his knees - he fell /threw himself/ onto his knees
she threw herself into his arms - she threw herself into his arms
to ~ at smb., smth. - to pounce / pounce / on someone, sth.
the dog threw at her - the dog rushed at her
to ~ a shadow on smth. - cast /throw/ a shadow on smth. ( etc. trans.)
to ~ light on smth. - a) throw light on something; the lamp threw a strong light on the table - the lamp cast a bright light on the table; b) shed light on something; a new light was ~n on the mystery - they tried to find a new explanation for the mystery
he threw an angry look /glance/ at me - he threw an angry look at me
to ~ one's eyes to the ground - look down
he threw an abrupt remark at me - he threw a sharp remark at me
to ~ smb. a kiss - send to smb. air kiss
3. spew; throwing away
to ~ smoke - emit smoke
a hose ~s water - water comes out of the hose
the gun ~s huge shells - this weapon fires large shells
4. pour, spill
to ~ water on the fire - pour water on the fire
to ~ a bucket of water over smth. - tip a bucket of water onto smth.
5. calve, foal and so on.
the cow threw a healthy calf - the cow gave birth to a healthy calf
6. confuse, confuse
no question will ~ him - no questions baffle him
1. throw, throw ( net, fishing rod)
to ~ a good line - to be a good fisherman
he ~s well - he fishes well
to ~ one's net wide - figurative paint a broad picture of smth. ( about the author of the novel, etc.)
2. throw, throw ( clothes)
to ~ a shawl on /over/ one"s shoulders - throw a shawl over your shoulders
with a coat ~n about him - throwing on a coat
3. shift ( guilt, responsibility, etc. on smb.)
he threw the blame on me - he blamed me
4. 1) reset, change ( skin, horns, hooves)
2) molt ( about birds)
5. lose ( horseshoe, wheel, etc.)
one tank threw a track and went out of order - one tank lost its track and went out of order
6. project ( frames, images)
to ~ a picture on the screen - project a picture onto the screen
7. 1) get rid of ( trees)
2) demolish ( building)
8. reset ( rider)
the horse threw him, he was ~n from his horse - the horse threw him
9. sport. throw on the carpet; put on both shoulder blades
to ~ the opponent to the mat - transfer the opponent to the mat
10. sport. throw
to ~ the discus (the javelin) - throw a disc (spear)
11. fire ( from a gun)
12. 1) throw away ( some kind number of points - when playing dice)
to ~ two sixes - throw two sixes
2) reset ( map)
13. military
1) throw ( food)
2) send urgently ( reinforcement)
3) bring into battle ( troops)
14. throw, direct ( bridge)
to ~ a bridge over /across/ the river - throw a bridge across the river
15. 1) do, perform ( exercise)
to ~ a somersault - do a somersault
2) decomposition arrange, roll up ( scene, hysteria, etc.)
16. decomposition give ( lunch, etc.); arrange ( evening)
to ~ a ball - throw / throw / a ball
17. enter ( medicine); do ( injections)
18. twist ( silk); to twist, to reed
19. 1) mold, give shape ( product)
2) process on a potter's wheel
20. (intentionally) lose ( competition, etc.)
1. to ~ smb., smth. into /on/ smth. bring smb., sth. in some state; plunge someone, sth. into smb.
to ~ two rooms into one - connect two rooms, turn two rooms into one
to ~ smth. into good form - bring sth. in good shape
to ~ smb. into confusion - bring smb. confused
to ~ smb. into a dilemma - to put smb. before choosing; put smb. in a difficult situation
the tempest threw the room into darkness - as the storm approached, the room plunged into darkness
to ~ the enemy on the defensive - military force the enemy to take a defensive position
2. 1) to ~ oneself into smth. to take on something energetically; devote oneself entirely to something.
he threw himself into the work (into the fight) - he devoted himself entirely to work (fight), he plunged headlong / went / into work (into the fight)
he threw himself into his painting - he completely surrendered to painting
2) to ~ oneself(up)on smth. to greedily pounce on smth.
to ~ oneself (up)on food - pounce on food, eat greedily
3. to ~ oneself(up)on smth., smb. trust something, someone
to ~ oneself on the mercy of the court - surrender to the mercy of justice
to ~ oneself on smb."s mercy - to surrender to the mercy of someone.
4. 1) to ~ smb., smth. off smth. throw off, throw off someone, something. from smth.
to ~ smb. off the bicycle - throw someone off. from a bicycle
to ~ a train off the rails - derail the train
2) to ~ smb. off smth. knock down smb. from smth.
to ~ a hound off the scent - throw the dog off the scent ( Wed etc. ♢ }
5. 1) to ~ smb. together collect in one place; reduce
they were ~n together by a common interest - they were connected by a common interest
2) to ~ smth. together hastily compile, compile
his novels are ~n together - his novels are written somehow /very carelessly/
6. to ~ smth., smb. into a state bring smth., someone. in some state
to ~ smth. open - a) to open; to ~ open the doors - open the doors; b) open; create opportunities; open access; to ~ open the gates of commerce - open the doors wide for trade, create greater opportunities for trade; to ~ open one "s house to smb. - open your house for someone; the competition was ~n open to people under 18 - boys and girls under 18 years old could participate in the competition; the museum threw its doors open to the public - the museum was open to the general public; c) throw back; he threw the lid open - he threw back the lid
to ~ smb. idle - to deprive someone work
a hundred men were ~n idle - one hundred people were left without work
♢
to ~ at smb."s head - hang on someone's neck
to ~ oneself at smb. - to seek / solicit / someone. location or love
to ~ dirt /mud/ at smb. - to denigrate someone, to slander someone. slop
to ~ a slur on smb., smth. - to defame someone, something.
to ~ smth. overboard, to ~ smth. to the winds - to give up something; throw / throw away / sth.
to ~ one's scruples overboard - cast aside doubts, spit on ethical considerations
to ~ caution to the winds - cast aside doubts
to ~ smb. over the perch - to destroy or kill smb.
to ~ a bomb into smth. - cause a sensation, cause a stir
to ~ one's hat into the ring - watered stand as a candidate
to ~ smb., smth. into the background - push someone, sth aside. to the background
to ~ smth. into the dustbin /into the waste-paper basket/ - throw something away. to the trash heap
to ~ smth. into the melting-pot - to expose sth. fundamental change
to ~ obstacles in smb."s way - to obstruct someone.
to ~ temptation in smb."s way - to tempt / seduce / someone.
to ~ oneself in smb."s way - a) stand in someone’s way; b) seek a meeting with someone.
to ~ smth. in smb."s face - throw something in someone's face, sharply reproach or blame smb.
to ~ dust in smb."s eyes - to deceive someone; ≅ rub glasses
to ~ smb. off his balance - take someone out. out of myself
to ~ smb. off his guard - to deceive someone. vigilance; catch/capture, catch/ smb. taken by surprise
to ~ smb. off the scent /off the trail/ - knock someone down off the trail ( Wed etc. II B 4, 2))
to ~ a damper /a cold douche, cold water/ upon smth. - to object to something; be cool about something; ≅ pour on smb. tub cold water
to ~ doubt upon smth. - take smth. to doubt, to question smth. doubt
to ~ smb. upon his own resources - provide smb. to myself
to ~ the book - a) fully exercise your rights ( when imposing a penalty); b) military bring all means into battle
to ~ the book at smb. - Amer. sl. cm. book I ♢
to ~ the bull - Amer. rude wag your tongue, lie shamelessly
to ~ a chest - stick out the chest
to ~ the handle after the blade - persist in a hopeless cause
to ~ a sprat to catch a herring cm. sprat ♢
to ~ the great cast - put everything on the line
Translation of words containing THROW, from English into Russian
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throw about
Translation:(ʹθrəʋəʹbaʋt) phrv
1. scatter, scatter
to throw paper about - throw paper
to throw one's money about - waste money, squander money
2. swing
to throw one's arms about - wave your arms
3. rock, shake
they were badly thrown about in the bus - they were mercilessly shaken on the bus
throw away
Translation:(ʹθrəʋəʹweı) phrv
1. throw away, throw away
to ~ food - throw away food
2. throw away, discard; refuse
to ~ a troublesome thought - discard a disturbing thought
to ~ an offer - reject an offer
3. skip, not use
to ~ an advantage - miss an opportunity
my advice was thrown away upon him - he ignored my advice
4. spend, squander
to ~ money - waste money
a kind act is never thrown away - ≅ good deeds are rewarded /never go in vain/
to ~ one's life - in vain / in vain / sacrifice your life; ≅ die for a sniff of tobacco
to throw oneself away (on smb.) - a) ruin your life (with someone); b) unsuccessfully marry (smb.)
5. kart. reset
to ~ a card - discard a card
throw back
Translation:(ʹθrəʋʹbæk) phrv
1. throw back, back
to throw the fish back into the river - (again) throw the fish into the river, throw the fish back into the river
2. 1) throw back
to ~ one's head - throw back your head
2) straighten, straighten
to ~ one's shoulders - straighten your shoulders
3. reflect
the mirror threw back his image - the mirror reflected his face
4. slow down development, throw back
the loss of a week threw him back in his work by nearly a month - he lost a week, and this delayed his work by almost a month
1) return ( to smth.)
the shortage of gas has thrown us back upon the use of bicycles - due to the shortage of gasoline, we began to use bicycles again
2) crowd
the enemy has thrown them back upon themselves - they were thrown back / overturned / by the enemy
6. resemble ancestors, exhibit atavistic features
his ideas ~ to the Middle Ages - figurative his ideas bear the imprint of medieval thinking
7. be rooted in ancient times, have a history that goes far into the past
throw down
Translation:(ʹθrəʋʹdaʋn) phrv
1. throw, reset
to ~ stones on the besiegers - throw stones at the besiegers
he seized the girl and threw her down - he grabbed the girl and threw her to the ground
to throw oneself down - throw yourself on the ground
2. overthrow, overthrow
to ~ a good many principles of present-day critical theory - to overthrow many of the principles of modern literary criticism
3. demolish ( building)
a house thrown down by an earthquake - a house destroyed by an earthquake
4. chem. throw down
5. decomposition reject, reject
to ~ one's brief - refuse to further conduct business ( about the lawyer)
♢ to ~ one's tools - to go on strike, go on strike
to ~ one's arms - throw away weapons, surrender
to ~ the glove /the gauntlet/ - throw a gauntlet, challenge to a duel and so on.
throw in
Translation:(ʹθrəʋʹın) phrv
1. throw at something.
when children are afraid to dive they are thrown in - when children are afraid to dive, they are thrown into the water
2. add
the butcher always throws in a bone for the dog - the butcher adds a bone for the dog
with a book thrown in - with a book in addition
3. insert ( comment)
4. (with) divide
to ~ one "s lot with smb., Amer. to ~ with smb. - to divide smb. fate; to throw in one's lot with smb.
5. throw ( net, fishing rod)
6. sport. throw in ( ball)
7. throw or accept the call ( in wrestling, boxing)
8. parl. become a candidate
9. hunting let dogs in ( on the trail)
10. those. include
♢ to ~ the towel - give up, admit defeat
to ~ one"s hand /one"s cards/ - pass
throw off
Translation:(ʹθrəʋʹɒf) phrv
1. throw away, remove
to ~ one "s clothes (one"s disguise /the mask/) - reset clothes (mask)
2. overthrow
to ~ the yoke - throw off the yoke
3. get rid of, get rid of
to ~ one's pursuers - get rid of pursuers
to ~ an illness - get rid of an illness, recover
4. emit, emit; release
5. easy and quick to compose ( some kind work)
to ~ a poem (an epigram) - sketch out a poem (epigram)
7. sport. knock out
to throw the runner off stride - knock the runner out of step, slow down the pace
8. hunting lower ( dogs)
9. start ( smb.)
10. polygame print, imprint
throwing; throw
at a single throw - with one blow; straightaway
throw in circle, flying overhead throw- overhead throw
throw from standing position - throw from a standing position
record throw - record [well-timed] throw
throw with the hammer - throwing a hammer
wrong shot (badminton)
throw distance
long throw - long throw
throwing, throwing
it "s your throw - it’s your turn to throw (dice)
number of points rolled
throwing (networks)
cutting, felling (forests)
shawl, scarf
knitted throw - knitted scarf
cover (on the bed)
Potter's wheel
geol. vertical movement, reset
move (piston, connecting rod)
crank radius
swing, double amplitude
arrow drop (measuring device)
Amer.decomposition thing
to sell smth. at 4 dollars a throw- sell smth. four dollars apiece
verb
throw, throw; toss
to throw a ball (to smb.), to throw (smb.) a ball- throw/throw/ a ball (to someone)
he threw the ball up (in the air)- he threw the ball into the air
to throw (the ball) for goal, to throw the ball into the basket- throw the ball into the basket (basketball)
to throw smth. out of the window- throw something away from the window
to throw smth. over the wall - throw something over. through the wall
to throw tomatoes at smb.- throw someone tomatoes [stones]; meet someone tomatoes [stones]
she threw her arms round his neck- she wrapped her arms around his neck
she threw her body backward - she leaned back
I was thrown by accident into their company- chance threw me into their company, I ended up in their company by chance /thanks to chance/
the ship was thrown on a reef - the ship was thrown onto the reefs
the satellite will be thrown into space- the satellite will be launched into space
to throw smb. into prison - throw sb. to jail
rush, throw (often to throw oneself)
to throw oneself into an arm-chair- throw yourself into a chair
he threw himself (down) on his knees- he fell /threw himself/ to his knees
she threw herself into his arms- she threw herself into his arms
to throw at smb., smth. - to pounce / pounce / on someone, sth.
the dog threw at her - the dog rushed at her
direct, send
to throw a shadow on smth. - cast /throw/ a shadow on smth. (also translated)
to throw light on smth. - a) throw light on something; the lamp threw a strong light on the table
he threw an angry look /glance/ at me- he threw an angry look at me
to throw one's eyes to the ground- look down
he threw an abrupt remark at me- he threw a sharp remark at me
to throw smb. a kiss - send to smb. air kiss
erupt; throwing away
to throw smoke - spew smoke
a hose throws water - water shoots out of a hose
the gun throws huge shells - this weapon fires large shells
pour, spill
to throw water on the fire - pour water on the fire
to throw a bucket of water over smth.- tip a bucket of water onto smth.
calve, foal and so on.
the cow threw a healthy calf - the cow gave birth to a healthy calf
confuse, confuse
no question will throw him - no questions baffle him
throw, throw (net, fishing rod)
to throw a good line - to be a good fisherman
he throws well - he fishes well
to throw one's net wide - figuratively draw a wide picture of something (about the author of a novel, etc.)
throw, throw (clothes)
to throw a shawl on /over/ one"s shoulders- throw a shawl over your shoulders
with a coat thrown about him - throwing on a coat
shift (blame, responsibility, etc. on smb.)
he threw the blame on me - he blamed me
reset, change (skin, horns, hooves)
shed (about birds)
lose (horseshoe, wheel, etc.)
one tank threw a track and went out of order- one tank lost its tracks and was disabled
project (frames, images)
to throw a picture on the screen- project the picture onto the screen
get out (trees)
demolish (building)
reset (rider)
the horse threw him, he was thrown from his horse- the horse threw him
sport. throw on the carpet; put on both shoulder blades
to throw the opponent to the mat- transfer the opponent to the mat
sport. throw
to throw the discussion- throw a disc [spear]
fire (from the gun)
to throw two sixes - throw two sixes
reset (map)
throw (food)
send urgently (reinforcement)
bring into battle (troops)
throw, direct (bridge)
to throw a bridge over /across/ the river- throw a bridge over the river
do, perform (exercise)
to throw a somersault - do a somersault
decomposition arrange, roll up (scene, hysteria, etc.)
decomposition give (lunch, etc.); arrange (evening)
to throw a ball - throw / throw / a ball
enter (medicine); do (injections)
twist (silk); to twist, to reed
to mold, to give shape (product)
work on a potter's wheel
(intentionally) lose (competition, etc.)
to throw smb., smth. into /on/ smth. bring smb., smb. V some kind state; plunge someone into smb. in smb.
to throw two rooms into one - connect two rooms, turn two rooms into one
to throw smth. into good form - bring sth. in good shape
to throw smb. into confusion - bring smb. confused
to throw smb. into a dilemma - to put smb. before choosing; put smb. in a difficult situation
the tempest threw the room into darkness- as the storm approached, the room plunged into darkness
to throw the enemy on the defensive- military force the enemy to take a defensive position
to throw oneself into smth. take on vigorously smb.; devote yourself entirely something
he threw himself into the work- he devoted himself entirely to work [struggle], he plunged headlong into work [into struggle]
he threw himself into his painting- he devoted himself completely to painting
to throw oneself (up) on smth. greedily pounce on smb.
to throw oneself (up)on food - pounce on food, eat greedily
to throw oneself (up) on smth., smb. trust something to smb.
to throw oneself on the mercy of the court- surrender to the mercy of justice
to throw oneself on smb."s mercy- to surrender to the mercy of smb.
to throw smb., smth. off smth. throw off, throw off someone, smb. With something
to throw smb. off the bicycle - throw someone off. from a bicycle
to throw a train off the rails- derail the train
to throw smb. off smth. shoot down someone With something
to throw a hound off the scent- throw a dog off the scent
to throw smb. together to collect in one place; reduce
they were thrown together by a common interest- they had a common interest
to throw smth. together hastily compile, compile
his novels are thrown together- his novels are written somehow /very carelessly/
to throw smth., smb. into a state to bring sth., someone V some kind state
to throw smth. open - a) to open; to throw open the doors
to throw smb. idle - to deprive someone work
a hundred men were thrown idle- one hundred people were left without work
English-Russian translation THROW
transcription, transcription: [θrəu]
a) throwing, throwing
b) special roll of the dice when playing backgammon (also the number of points rolled in total on both dice)
They had ventured their all, or nearly their all, on this one throw. (R.B. Smith) - They bet everything, or almost everything, on this one throw.
c) sports. throw (technique in various types of wrestling)
2) throw range; the distance over which smth. throw, throw
a) blanket (on the bed)
b) colloquial scarf, light cape
coverlet, rug II 1., counterpane
4) risk, risky business; risky venture
risk 1., venture 1.
a) geol. vertical movement, reset
b) tech. stroke (piston, connecting rod), span, width
c) potter's wheel
6) American ; decomposition smth. done at one time, in one sitting
A column invited contributions in the form of stories at five bucks the thousand-word throw. — The (literary) column offered to send stories for which they would pay five dollars per thousand characters.
2. Ch. ; past vr. - threw, prib. past vr. -thrown
a) throw, throw, throw
to throw a baseball - throw a baseball
bowl, cast, fling, heave, hurl, pitch, put, sling, toss
b) put on both shoulder blades (in wrestling)
c) press, twirl, twist (silk)
twist 2., wring 2.
2) throw, throw (also throw on)
Jane threw on a coat and went out. — Jane put on her coat and went out.
3) about animals: bear offspring, give birth, for example. calve, foal (etc.)
sire 2., produce 2.
4) build, transfer, build (especially about crossings, bridges, etc.)
build 2., construct
5) decomposition give, arrange, organize (about entertainment, entertainment events)
to throw a party - throw a party
6) quickly, unexpectedly bring to a certain state
7) sports. ; decomposition play giveaway, deliberately lose a competition
to throw a game - “give away” the game
a) throw, throw (for example, from a horse)
The horse threw its rider. — The horse threw its rider.
b) transfer to overthrow, to overcome (over someone)
He easily threw his opponent. “He repulsed his opponent quite easily.
The problem didn't throw her. - This problem did not break her.
c) shed, change skin (about a snake)
a) rush, rush (somewhere)
She threw herself down on the sofa. — She plopped down on the sofa.
b) strike hard, break
The ship was thrown on a reef. — The ship crashed on the reefs.
c) transfer mobilize, strive, “throw” (about internal potential, strengths, opportunities, etc.)
He threw all his efforts into the child's defense. - He threw all his efforts into protecting the child.
10) give up, stop (doing something)
abandon 1., give up
11) throw, throw away
The setting sun threw long shadows. — The setting sun cast long shadows.
Throw back upon
Throw doubt upon
Throw overboard
Throw together
Throw up the sponge
to throw a fit - Amer. get angry; throw a tantrum; become furious
to throw a chest colloquial - stick out the chest
to throw cold water on (a plan, etc.) — see cold 1.
to throw the bull ; sl. - to chatter; lie shamelessly
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- THROW - I. ˈthrō verb (threw ˈthrü ; or dialect thrown ˈthrōd ; or trun ˈtrən ; thrown ˈthrōn ; or ...
Webster's New International English Dictionary - THROW
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary - THROW — I. ˈthrō verb (threw ˈthrü ; thrown ˈthrōn ; throw·ing) Etymology: Middle English thrawen, thrown to cause to …
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary - THROW - noun a stroke; a blow. 2. throw noun an effort; a violent sally. 3. throw noun a turner's lathe; a ...
Webster English vocab - THROW - vb threw ; thrown ; throw.ing (as used in expressions) discus throw hammer throw javelin throw
English Dictionary Britannica - THROW - (v. t.) To put on hastily; to spread carelessly.
Webster English Dictionary - THROW - (v. t.) To cast, as dice; to venture at dice.
Webster English Dictionary - THROW - (v. t.) To overturn; to prostrate in wrestling; as, a man throws his antagonist.
Webster English Dictionary - THROW - (v. t.) To cause to take a strategic position; as, he threw a detachment of his army across the river.
Webster English Dictionary - THROW - (v. t.) To drive by violence; as, a vessel or sailors may be thrown upon a rock.
Webster English Dictionary - THROW - (v. t.) To fling or cast in any manner; to drive to a distance from the hand or from an …
Webster English Dictionary - THROW - (v. t.) To fling, cast, or hurl with a certain whirling motion of the arm, to throw a ball; - ...
Webster English Dictionary - THROW - (n.) Time; while; space of time; moment; trice.
Webster English Dictionary - THROW - (n.) Pain; especially, pain of travail; throe.
Webster English Dictionary - THROW - (v. t.) To twist two or more filaments of, as silk, so as to form one thread; to...
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irregular verb
throw - thrown [θru:] - thrown [θrəun]
- throw (throw, throw, rush, throw away, reset, throw)
- throw
- sketch
- recline
- throw on
- throw away (throw away, throw away)
- throw off
- throw
- arrange (give)
- visit
noun
- throw (throwing, throwing)
- reset
- distance
Plural number: throws.
Verb forms
Phrases
throw a bomb
throw a bomb
throw spears
throw spears
throw a ball
throw the ball
throw back
throw back
throw overboard
throw overboard
throw a spear
throw a spear
throw food
throw away food
throw a stone
throw a stone
throw the rider
throw off the rider
throw the ball
throw the ball
throw rocks
throw stones
throwing grenades
throw grenades
throw flowers
throw away the flowers
throw things
throw things away
throw a leg
put your feet up
successful throw
successful throw
throwing stones
throwing stones
throwing dice
throwing dice
last throw
last move
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When Mary finds out about it she"ll throw a fit.
Mary will throw a fit when she finds out about this.
Throw him in the water!
Throw it into the water!
I will never throw away my Playstation.
I will never throw away my PlayStation.
I once had a teacher who used to throw chalk at inattentive students and those very students then had to bring it back to him.
At school I had a teacher who used to throw chalk at inattentive students, and they had to return the chalk to him.
Please don't throw the bottle out the window.
Please don't throw the bottle out the window.
Don't throw in the towel.
Do not give up.
Don't throw bones to the dog!
Don't throw bones to the dog!
She"s so cheap that she uses tea bags three times before she throws them away.
She is so tight-fisted that she uses tea bags three times before throwing them away.
The tree throws its shadow over the wall.
The tree casts a shadow on the wall.
Tom took off his shirt and threw it into the washing machine.
Tom took off his shirt and threw it into the washing machine.
Each passing car threw up a cloud of dust.
Every passing car left behind a cloud of dust.
Tom threw a stick for his dog.
Tom threw a stick to his dog.
He threw the letter into the fire.
He threw the letter into the fire.
Tom sprang out of bed, threw on some clothes, ate breakfast and was out of the door within ten minutes.
Tom jumped out of bed, got dressed, had breakfast and was out the door in ten minutes.
I wasn't able to catch the ball that Tom threw to me.
I couldn't catch the ball that Tom threw to me.
Tom threw a rock at one of my dogs.
Tom threw a rock at one of my dogs.
Shut up or you"ll be thrown out.
Shut up or you'll fly out of here.
A rope was thrown into the water.
They threw a rope into the water.
Tom was thrown out of the bar.
Tom was thrown out of the bar.
Shut up. If you don"t, you"ll be thrown out.
Shut up or you'll get kicked out.
He wasn't thrown in prison for robbery.
He was thrown into prison for robbery.
With 19 cases of death forming over 20% of the whole, the grave reality of overwork-deaths has been thrown into relief.
The 19 deaths, representing 20% of the total, clearly demonstrated the harsh truth about mortality from overwork at work.
The earth was thrown into chaos.
The earth plunged into chaos.
