Throwing: meaning, definitions and examples

General term for propelling an object through the air, commonly used in sports or everyday activities.

• He is throwing the baseball to his friend.
• She loves throwing the frisbee at the park.

Indicates a lighter, more casual, or playful action. Usually used for smaller objects or in games.

• She was casually tossing the keys into the air.
• They were happily tossing a beach ball around.

Implying a more forceful or careless action, often used when describing someone's emotions, like anger or frustration.

• She was so angry that she started flinging her clothes into the suitcase.
• The child kept flinging his toys around the room.

Suggests a very forceful and aggressive action, often involving intention to hit or hurt something or someone. It has a somewhat negative connotation.

• In his rage, he was hurling stones at the car.
• Protesters were hurling objects at the police.

Used for general situations where an object is propelled through the air with force.

• He is throwing the ball to his friend
• The children are throwing stones into the lake

Used when referring to a light, casual throw, often with a gentle motion. It suggests less precision and force.

• He tossed the keys to his brother
• She tossed the salad lightly before serving

Often used in the context of baseball or addressing a promotional context. Implies aiming and a degree of skill.

• The pitcher is getting ready to pitch the ball
• He pitched his business idea to the investors

Used when referring to a high, arching throw, often with less force and more accuracy. Common in sports terminology.

• She expertly lobbed the tennis ball over the net
• He lobbed a snowball at his friend