When you throw an object that you are holding, you move your hand or arm quickly and let go of the object, so that it moves through the air.

If you throw your body or part of your body into a particular position or place, you move it there suddenly and with a lot of force.

If you throw something into a particular place or position, you put it there in a quick and careless way.

To throw someone into a particular place or position means to force them roughly into that place or position.

If you say that someone is thrown into prison, you mean that they are put there by the authorities, especially if this seems unfair or cruel.

If a horse throws its rider, it makes him or her fall off, by suddenly jumping or moving violently.

If a person or thing is thrown into an unpleasant situation or state, something causes them to be in that situation or state.

If something throws light or a shadow on a surface, it causes that surface to have light or a shadow on it.

If something throws doubt on a person or thing, it causes people to doubt or suspect them.

If you throw a look or smile at someone or something, you look or smile at them quickly and suddenly.

If you throw yourself, your energy, or your money into a particular job or activity, you become involved in it very actively or enthusiastically.

If you throw a fit or a tantrum, you suddenly start to behave in an uncontrolled way.

If something such as a remark or an experience throws you, it surprises you or confuses you because it is unexpected.

If you throw a punch, you punch someone.

When someone throws a party, they organize one, usually in their own home.

When someone throws a switch, they turn it on or off.

In sports, if a player throws a game or contest, they lose it as a result of a deliberate action or intention.

A throw is a light rug, blanket, or cover for a sofa or bed.

If things cost a particular amount of money a throw, they cost that amount each.

If someone throws themselves at you, they make it very obvious that they want to begin a relationship with you, by behaving as though they are sexually attracted to you.