n.
Function: noun
Date: 1530
1 a : an act of throwing, hurling, or flinging b (1) : an act of throwing dice (2) : the number thrown with a cast of dice c : a method of throwing an opponent in wrestling or judo
2 : the distance a missile may be thrown or light rays may be projected
3 : an undertaking involving chance or danger : RISK , VENTURE
4 : the amount of vertical displacement produced by a geological fault
5 a : the extreme movement given to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam, crank, or eccentric : STROKE b : the length of the radius of a crank or the virtual crank radius of an eccentric or cam
6 a : a light coverlet (as for a bed) b : a woman's scarf or light wrap
– a throw : for each one : APIECE <copies are to be sold at $5 a throw ― Harvey Breit>