verb
1.
to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive movement or a propelling force
throw a ball to first base
Synonyms: ||bung, cast, chuck, fire, fling, heave, hurl, launch, pitch, sling, toss
Related Word: ding, drive, impel, precipitate, shoot; project, propel, push, shove, thrust; flick, flip; shy, tumble; lift, lob
2.
to dislodge from one's seat especially in horseback riding
was thrown while taking a fence
Synonyms: buck (off), pitch, unhorse, unseat
Related Word: ding (off), fling (off)
3.
Synonyms: overcome 1, conquer, down, hurdle, lick, master, surmount
4.
Synonyms: don 1, assume, draw on, get on, huddle (on), put on, slip (on)
5.
Synonyms: exert , exercise, ply, put out, wield
6.
Synonyms: address 3, apply, bend, buckle (down), devote, direct, give, turn