THROW-OFF


Meaning of THROW-OFF in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

Etymology: throw off

1. : an act or instance of throwing off ; specifically : the start of a hunt

2. : something that is thrown off

3. : something that throws off: as

a.

(1) : a device in a printing press for suspending impression without stopping the machine

(2) : an automatic device in a machine tool to stop the feed

b. : derail

4. : the amount of cash generated by the operation of a business

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