toss suggests a light or careless or aimless throwing and may imply an upward motion.

Throwing is used for propelling weapons such as stones or spears at enemies, predators, or prey. Boomerangs (throwing sticks) are used by Aboriginals for hunting purposes. Track and field contains …

To cast, fling, or hurl something. n. 1. The act or an instance of throwing. 2. The distance to which something is or can be thrown: a stone's throw away. 3. Games a. A roll or cast of dice.

threw, thrown, throwing to propel or cast in any way, especially to project or propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion or straightening of the arm and wrist.

an act or instance of throwing: With a perfect throw, the outfielder nailed the runner at the plate. the distance to which something can be thrown: a stone's throw.

He was accused of accepting a bribe to throw a game. They suspected the team of throwing games for money.

[transitive] throw something + adv./prep. to put something in a particular place quickly and carelessly. Just throw your bag down over there. He threw the keys casually down on the table. A blanket was …

the act of projecting or casting (something) through the air, esp with a rapid motion of the arm and wrist arrests, shootings and throwing of stones

Jan 16, 2026 · Noun throwing (countable and uncountable, plural throwings) The act by which something is thrown. The process of making ceramic ware on the potter's wheel

When you throw a ball, you toss it using your hand. When you throw a party, you buy some food and drinks, then invite your friends over. Throw means many things. You can throw a baseball game, …