throw




the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

"the catcher made a good throw to second base"

Type of:
  • propulsion; actuation

Types:
  • bowling
  • fling
  • heave; heaving
  • hurl; cast
  • leaner
  • pass; toss; flip
  • pitch
  • pitch; delivery
  • ringer
  • shy
  • slinging
  • throw-in
  • flip


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