propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand

I threw a brick through the window

send suddenly into a particular state or condition

he threw all her emotions into turmoil

the bond market was thrown into confusion

send (one's opponent) to the ground in wrestling, judo, or similar activity

in the final Arnaud was too strong, and threw Hughes twice

form (ceramic ware) on a potter's wheel

further on a potter was throwing pots

have (a fit or tantrum)

occasionally a small child will throw a tantrum when denied something

give or hold (a party)

he threw a huge farewell party for them

lose (a race or contest) intentionally, especially in return for a bribe

the man who throws a race is a crook for life

(of an animal) give birth to (young, especially of a specified kind)

sometimes a completely black calf is thrown

an act of throwing something

Holding's throw hit the stumps

a light cover for furniture

used to indicate how much a single item, turn, or attempt costs

he was offering to draw on-the-spot portraits at £25 a throw

the extent of vertical displacement in a fault

a machine or device by or on which an object is turned while being shaped

the action or motion of a slide valve or of a crank, eccentric wheel, or cam