Trow: meaning, definitions and examples
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trow
[ troʊ ]
throw something
To trow means to throw or cast something. It is often used in a more dialectical or archaic sense, particularly in Scottish English. The word is not commonly used in contemporary language but may be found in historical texts or in specific regional dialects. Trow can also convey the idea of tossing or flinging an object or can imply an action that is done carelessly or without thought.
Synonyms
cast, fling, hurl, pitch, throw
Examples of usage
- He trowed the ball over the fence.
- She trowed her old clothes into the donation bin.
- The child trowed sand into the air.
Translations
Translations of the word "trow" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lançar
🇮🇳 फेंकना
🇩🇪 werfen
🇮🇩 melempar
🇺🇦 кидати
🇵🇱 rzucać
🇯🇵 投げる
🇫🇷 jeter
🇪🇸 tirar
🇹🇷 fırlatmak
🇰🇷 던지다
🇸🇦 يرمي
🇨🇿 házet
🇸🇰 hádzať
🇨🇳 扔
🇸🇮 metati
🇮🇸 kasta
🇰🇿 тастау
🇬🇪 სროლა
🇦🇿 atmaq
🇲🇽 tirar
Etymology
The word 'trow' has its roots in Old English, where it was derived from 'ðrōwan', meaning to throw or to cast. It has connections with similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting its usage in throwing or flinging actions. Over time, 'trow' has become less common in modern English, having been largely supplanted by the word 'throw'. Its usage is now primarily found in dialects, particularly in Scotland, where it retains the meaning of throwing or tossing something. The historical context of 'trow' demonstrates how language evolves and how certain words can fall out of common usage while still preserving their meaning in specific regional dialects.