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Engelsk navneord: throw

1. throw (om handling) the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe catcher made a good throw to second base.


Mindre specifikke termeractuation, propulsion


Mere specifikke termerbowling, cast, delivery, fling, flip, flip, heave, heaving, hurl, leaner, pass, pitch, pitch, ringer, shy, slinging, throw-in, toss

2. throw (om tilstand) a single chance or instance


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHe couldn't afford $50 a throw.


Mindre specifikke termerchance, opportunity


Overordnet anvendelsecolloquialism

3. throw (om begivenhed) the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)cam stroke, stroke


Mindre specifikke termermotion, movement


Mere specifikke termerinstroke, outstroke

4. throw (om genstand) bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something


Mindre specifikke termerbed clothing, bedclothes, bedding

5. throw (om handling) casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHe risked his fortune on a throw of the dice.


Mindre specifikke termergambling, gaming, play


Mere specifikke termercast, flip, roll, toss


Engelsk udsagnsord: throw

1. throw (om relation) propel through the air


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThrow a frisbee.


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody something.
Somebody ----s something PP


Mindre specifikke termerimpel, propel


Mere specifikke termerbombard, cast, chuck, deep-six, defenestrate, deliver, drive, flap down, flick, fling, flip, ground, heave, hurl, hurtle, jettison, juggle, lob, pass, pelt, pitch, prostrate, ridge, shy, skim, skip, skitter, slam, throw overboard, toss

2. throw (om bevægelse) move violently, energetically, or carelessly


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningShe threw herself forwards.


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something PP


Mindre specifikke termermove

3. throw (om relation) get rid of


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHe shed his image as a pushy boss.
Shed your clothes.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)cast, cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw away, throw off


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Mindre specifikke termerremove, take, take away, withdraw


Mere specifikke termerabscise, autotomise, autotomize, exfoliate, exuviate, molt, moult, shed, slough

4. throw (om relation) place or put with great energy


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningShe threw the blanket around the child.
Thrust the money in the hands of the beggar.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)thrust


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something PP


Mindre specifikke termerlay, place, pose, position, put, set


Mere specifikke termerpop

5. throw (om kommunikation) convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThrow a glance.
She gave me a dirty look.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)give


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s somebody something


Mindre specifikke termercommunicate, intercommunicate

6. throw (om relation) cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningSwitch on the light.
Throw the lever.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)flip, switch


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something


Mindre specifikke termerengage, lock, mesh, operate


Mere specifikke termercut, switch off, switch on, turn off, turn on, turn out

7. throw (om tilvejebringelse) put or send forth


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningShe threw the flashlight beam into the corner.
The setting sun threw long shadows.
Cast a spell.
Cast a warm light.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)cast, contrive, project


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Mindre specifikke termerdirect, send


Mere specifikke termershoot

8. throw (om bevægelse) to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningJane threw dinner together.
Throw the car into reverse.


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody PP.
Somebody ----s something PP


Mindre specifikke termerlay, place, pose, position, put, set

9. throw (om følelse) cause to be confused emotionally


Eksempler på anvendelseThe bad news will throw him, The good news will throw her, The performance is likely to throw Sue


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)bemuse, bewilder, discombobulate


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s somebody


Mindre specifikke termerdiscomfit, discompose, disconcert, untune, upset

10. throw (om kommunikation) utter with force; utter vehemently


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHurl insults.
Throw accusations at someone.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)hurl


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something


Mindre specifikke termerexpress, give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize

11. throw (om tilvejebringelse) organize or be responsible for


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHold a reception.
Have, throw, or make a party.
Give a course.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)give, have, hold, make


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something


Mindre specifikke termerdirect

12. throw (om tilvejebringelse) make on a potter's wheel


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningShe threw a beautiful teapot.


Eksempler på anvendelseDid he throw his major works over a short period of time?


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something


Mindre specifikke termerforge, form, mold, mould, shape, work

13. throw (om relation) cause to fall off


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe horse threw its inexperienced rider.


AnvendelsesmønsterSomething ----s somebody


Mindre specifikke termerbump, dislodge

14. throw (om relation) throw (a die) out onto a flat surface


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThrow a six.


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something


Mindre specifikke termerrelease, turn


Mere specifikke termershoot

15. throw (om erkendelse) be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThese questions confuse even the experts.
This question completely threw me.
This question befuddled even the teacher.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s somebody.
Something ----s something


Mindre specifikke termerbe


Mere specifikke termeramaze, baffle, beat, bewilder, demoralize, disorient, disorientate, dumbfound, flummox, get, gravel, mystify, nonplus, perplex, pose, puzzle, stick, stupefy, vex


Udsagnsord med lignende betydningconfuse, disconcert, flurry, put off









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