Throwing is a physical action that consists of mechanically accelerating a projectile and then releasing it into a ballistic trajectory, usually with the aim of impacting a distant target.

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

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.

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

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There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun throwing, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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