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At the end of the day, it is about the album and book and also about setting the record straight, because 'American Idol' has done a great job of defaming my name and throwing a lot of mud at me for the past two years. So that set up a lot of roadblocks for me.
Corey Clark

Meaning of "throwing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THROWING

throwing  [ˈθrəʊɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THROWING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Throwing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THROWING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of throwing in the English dictionary

The first definition of throwing in the dictionary is the act of projecting or casting through the air, esp with a rapid motion of the arm and wrist. Other definition of throwing is the act of projecting so as to make it appear to come from other than its source. Throwing is also the act of giving or holding.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THROWING


borrowing
ˈbɒrəʊɪŋ
childcrowing
ˈtʃaɪldˌkrəʊɪŋ
cockcrowing
ˈkɒkˌkrəʊɪŋ
cockthrowing
ˈkɒkˌθrəʊɪŋ
crowing
ˈkrəʊɪŋ
fast-growing
ˌfɑːstˈɡrəʊɪŋ
following
ˈfɒləʊɪŋ
going
ˈɡəʊɪŋ
growing
ˈɡrəʊɪŋ
harrowing
ˈhærəʊɪŋ
ingrowing
ˈɪnˌɡrəʊɪŋ
knowing
ˈnəʊɪŋ
narrowing
ˈnærəʊɪŋ
nongrowing
ˌnɒnˈɡrəʊɪŋ
rice-growing
raɪs ˈɡrəʊɪŋ
rowing
ˈrəʊɪŋ
showing
ˈʃəʊɪŋ
sorrowing
ˈsɒrəʊɪŋ
vine-growing
ˈvaɪnɡrəʊɪŋ
woolgrowing
ˈwʊlˌɡrəʊɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THROWING

throw someone under the bus
throw the baby out with the bath water
throw the book at
throw to the wolves
throw together
throw up
throw up one´s hands
throw weight
throw-forward
throw-in
throw-off
throw-out
throwaway
throwaway society
throwback
thrower
throwing stick
thrown
throwover
throwster

WORDS THAT END LIKE THROWING

billowing
bowing
cult following
drawing
flowing
glass-blowing
glowing
inflowing
lowing
mellowing
mind-blowing
mowing
overflowing
owing
public sector borrowing
rice growing
sowing
there is no knowing
unknowing
whistle-blowing
wine growing

Synonyms and antonyms of throwing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «THROWING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «throwing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of throwing
arrange · astonish · attempt · baffle · bring down · cast · chance · chuck · confound · confuse · dart · deliver · direct · discompose · disconcert · dislodge · dumbfound · emit · engage · essay · fashion · faze · fell · flick · fling · floor · form · gamble · give · give off · hazard · heave · host · hurl · jack up · land · launch · lob · mould · operate · organize · overturn · perturb · pitch · plan · project · propel · prostrate · provide · put · put on · radiate · send · shape · shoot · shy · sling · switch on · toss · try · unnerve · unseat · unsettle · upset · venture · wager

Translation of «throwing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THROWING

Find out the translation of throwing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of throwing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «throwing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

投掷
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lanzamiento
570 millions of speakers

English

throwing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फेंक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رمي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

метание
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arremesso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিক্ষেপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lancer
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Membuang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wurf
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

投げ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

던지기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mbuwang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự lột da
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எறிவதுதை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फेकणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

atma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lancio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rzucanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

метання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

aruncare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ρίψη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gooi
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kastande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kasting
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of throwing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THROWING»

The term «throwing» is very widely used and occupies the 9.199 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THROWING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about throwing

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10 QUOTES WITH «THROWING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word throwing.
1
Steve Aoki
I've been doing my record label for 15 years called Dim Mak. I started my label when I was 19 in '96. I started putting out an eclectic roster of artists. In 2003, we found a band called Bloc Party, and in 2004, we started getting remixes for Bloc Party, and at the same time I was throwing Dim Mak parties in Los Angeles.
2
Arthur Baer
It was as helpful as throwing a drowning man both ends of the rope.
3
Afrika Bambaataa
We want you to sit down and leave your egos at home and let's get an understanding as to where all this is foolishness coming from. There are others who are putting things out there or throwing a stick and hiding their hand and keeping things built up in the media.
4
Elizabeth Banks
I play Rock Band, which is Guitar Hero times ten. You can play with four people, so when you have parties, you have a real band. Nobody ever wants to sing, so I'm always the one throwing down on the mic.
5
Graham Chapman
World War II... did not happen to everyone, but it happened to most. There were people from Germany who were throwing bombs at us.
6
Corey Clark
At the end of the day, it is about the album and book and also about setting the record straight, because 'American Idol' has done a great job of defaming my name and throwing a lot of mud at me for the past two years. So that set up a lot of roadblocks for me.
7
Anton du Beke
Since being involved in 'Strictly Come Dancing,' my life has changed completely. I can't walk down the street without women throwing themselves at me, I usually wouldn't mind, but they are of a certain age. Hopefully, after this series, they will bring their daughters!
8
James Badge Dale
I'm a little bit superstitious, and I think that just comes from playing hockey. I won't avoid the number thirteen. A big one for me, though, is walking under a ladder. I've always felt like that's tempting fate. That's just throwing it right in their face. Check me out. I just walked under a ladder. What are you going to do about it?
9
Gavin DeGraw
When I was a kid I got busted for throwing a rock through a car window and egging a house on halloween.
10
Jack Dempsey
By forgetting the past and by throwing myself into other interests, I forget to worry.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THROWING»

Discover the use of throwing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to throwing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Knife Throwing: A Practical Guide
The art and science of knife throwing are introduced in this discussion of selecting, throwing, and caring for knives and tomahawks
Harry K. McEvoy, 1973
2
KODOKAN JUDO:THROWING TECHNIQUES
Focusing on Kodokan Judo, this book contains full descriptions of all 67 throws, with variations and practice guides.
Toshiro Daigo, 2005
3
Complete Book of Throws
"Whether you're preparing for high-level competition or just learning the event, Complete Book of Throws provides technique drills, conditioning exercises, and sample training programs for building the body, improving form, and perfecting ...
L. Jay Silvester, 2003
4
Throwing Like a Girl
After moving from Chicago to Dallas in the spring of her sophomore year, fifteen-year-old Ella finds that joining the softball team at her private school not only helps her make friends, it also provides unexpected opportunities to learn ...
Weezie Kerr Mackey, 2007
5
On Female Body Experience: "Throwing Like a Girl" and Other ...
Written over two decades, these essays describe diverse aspects of women's lived body experience in modern Western societies.
Iris Marion Young, 2005
6
Art of Throwing
The ultimate book on how to throw knives and eleven other objects. Concise and informative, The Art of Throwing covers everything from grips and stances to targets and charting your progress with accurate instructions.
Amante P. Marinas, 2007
7
Throwing Pots
A complete guide, by a noted and experienced potter, to throwing pots.
Phil Rogers, 1995
8
Throwing Fire: Projectile Technology Through History
This is a history of hard, accurate throwing and the manipulation of fire as unique human capabilities.
Alfred W. Crosby, 2002
9
How to Do Homework Without Throwing Up
But if homework makes you uneasy or queasy, this book is for you. Author Trevor Romain understands how horrible homework can be. And he knows how you can do yours without throwing up.
Elizabeth Verdick, 2008
10
Knife & Tomahawk Throwing: The Art of the Experts
In addition, this book will clearly show you the skills involved in knife and tomahawk throwing-skills all the professionals first mastered before attempting the daring feats required when performing the "impalement arts.
Harry K. McEvoy, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THROWING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term throwing is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Man accused of throwing banana peel at Dave Chappelle faces trial
The man accused of throwing a banana peel at comedian Dave Chappelle during a New Mexico show has been charged with disturbing the peace and battery. «BBC News, Jul 15»
2
Father Charged With Throwing Infant Off Bridge Makes First Court …
MIDDLETOWN — Tony Moreno, accused of throwing his infant son Aaden off the Arrigoni Bridge earlier this month, made his first appearance in a courtroom ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
3
Woman arrested for throwing kittens from car window
Santa Rosa County Sheriff's deputies say a witness reported seeing 39-year-old Veronica Gordon throwing four small kittens alongside a highway in Navarre on ... «Tampabay.com, Jul 15»
4
Man sentenced for throwing rock that injured local teacher
LEWISBURG, Pennsylvania -- A Pennsylvania man will serve 18 months to 20 years in prison for his role in a rock throwing from an Interstate 80 overpass that ... «WKYC-TV, Jun 15»
5
All goes well in Derek Carr's return to throwing
There was some rustiness after a layoff that stretched for more than a month, but Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said his return to throwing got better as ... «NBCSports.com, Jun 15»
6
You could now face 10 years in an Israeli prison for throwing stones
The bill would mean that people in Israel could be imprisoned for a maximum for 10 years for “throwing stones or other objects at travelling vehicles in a manner ... «The Independent, Jun 15»
7
Tigers, doctors clear Justin Verlander to resume throwing
According to a statement released by the team “he was given the clearance to resume a throwing program designed to return him to full competition.” And at ... «NBCSports.com, May 15»
8
Banana throwing man apologizes to Dave Chappelle
SANTA FE (KRQE) – He made national headlines for throwing a banana peel at the famous comedian Dave Chappelle and was labeled a racist for it. Now the ... «KRQE News 13, Apr 15»
9
'Breaking Bad' creator: Stop throwing pizzas on Walter White's roof!
Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan stopped by the Better Call Saul podcast to ask overzealous fans to stop throwing pizzas on the roof of the Albuquerque ... «USA TODAY, Mar 15»
10
Woman arrested with 8 knives and 4 throwing stars at Canton Mercy …
CANTON, Ohio - A woman was arrested with eight knives, four throwing stars and a car window breaking tool at a Canton hospital on Wednesday, police said. «newsnet5.com, Mar 15»

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