Throwing: meaning, definitions and examples

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throwing

[ ˈθroʊɪŋ ]

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in sports

The act of throwing an object, such as a ball, in a specific direction with force and precision.

Synonyms

flinging, hurling, tossing

Examples of usage

He has a great throwing arm in baseball.
Her throwing technique in shot put is impeccable.

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casual

The action of propelling an object through the air by a movement of the arm and hand.

Synonyms

lob, pitch, toss

Examples of usage

She was throwing stones into the pond.
He threw the frisbee to his dog.

Translations

Translations of the word "throwing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lançamento

🇮🇳 फेंकना

🇩🇪 Werfen

🇮🇩 melempar

🇺🇦 кидання

🇵🇱 rzucanie

🇯🇵 投げる

🇫🇷 lancer

🇪🇸 lanzamiento

🇹🇷 atmak

🇰🇷 던지기

🇸🇦 رمي

🇨🇿 házení

🇸🇰 hádzanie

🇨🇳 投掷

🇸🇮 metanje

🇮🇸 kast

🇰🇿 лақтыру

🇬🇪 სროლა

🇦🇿 atmaq

🇲🇽 lanzamiento

Word origin

The word 'throwing' originated from the Old English word 'þrawan', meaning 'to twist, turn'. Over time, it evolved to specifically refer to the action of propelling an object through the air. The concept of throwing has been integral to human survival and development, from hunting tools to sports and games.