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  1. Throwing

    Throwing is an action which consists in accelerating a projectile and then releasing it so that it follows a ballistic trajectory, usually with the aim of impacting a remote target. This action is best characterized for animals with prehensile limbs: in this case the projectile is grasped, while the limb segments impart a motion of the hand through compounded mechanical advantage. For other animals, the definition of throwing is somewhat unclear, as other actions such as spitting or spraying may or may not be included. Primates are the most capable throwers in the animal kingdom, and they typically throw feces as a form of agonistic behavior. Of all primates, humans are by far the most capable throwers. They throw a large variety of projectiles, with a much greater efficacy and accuracy. Humans have thrown projectiles for hunting and in warfare – first through rock-throwing, then refined weapon-throwing (e.g. spear), and into modern day with hand grenades and tear gas canisters. If humans initially threw objects by hand, they very early designed tools to improve the efficiency of their throwing techniques. The sling, the bow and arrow, and various models of catapults are notable examples of throwing mechanisms. With the advent of gun powder, research in throwing mechanisms as ranged weapons essentially halted, but throwing either by hand or with mechanical assistance has persisted for recreational purpose or as a form of exercise. Throwing is thus still performed in many sports and games, particularly ball games, and in throwing sports the action is the main determiner of the outcome.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Throwing

    of Throw

  2. Throwing

    a. & n. from Throw, v

Wikidata

  1. Throwing

    In the sport of cricket, throwing, commonly referred to as chucking, is an illegal bowling action which occurs when a bowler straightens their arm when delivering the ball. The Laws of Cricket specify that a bowler's arm must not extend during the bowling action. Only the rotation of the shoulder can be used to impart velocity to the ball. Throws are not allowed. If the umpire deems that the ball has been thrown, he will call a no ball which means the batsman cannot be given out from that delivery. Current regulations of the International Cricket Council set the legal limit of 15 degrees of permissible straightening of the elbow joint for all bowlers in international cricket. This law applies between the point at which the bowling arm passes above shoulder height and the point at which the ball is released. The limit is to allow some natural flexing of the elbow joint which happens during the course of legal delivery. The charge of 'throwing' against a bowler is one of the most serious and controversial that can be made in cricket, as a bowler with an illegal action cannot dismiss a batsman. This means the player cannot effectively participate in the game, and may not be selected again without significant change to the way they bowl.

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    Rank popularity for the word 'THROWING' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3436

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  1. ingrowth

  2. worthing

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of THROWING in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of THROWING in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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  1. Aisha Yesufu:

    I raised up my hand and clenched fist and started walking back slowly, they were shooting at me, i braced myself for the impact and they were throwing tear gas. I said to myself, 'no matter what I am going to go down standing'. I was bracing myself for the pain that would come from any impact.

  2. Kyle Tucker:

    They just pitched really well the last couple of days, it’s tough when they’re living on the corners and not throwing it over the plate a lot.

  3. Andrea Leadsom:

    There are all sorts of rumors flying, the fact is that 200 million( pounds) was even an underestimate of what Thomas Cook would have needed just for the very short term, for the next week or two, thomas Cook is sitting on trying to service 1.7 billion pounds of debt, and it would have been a waste of taxpayers' money to be throwing good money after bad.

  4. Alexa Lee:

    It offers you the simplicity of just throwing Lily up into the air and letting it follow you, many experiences happen when you are alone or don’t have someone else around to take pictures or shoot video for you -- Lily is like your photographer in the sky.

  5. Jill Carrigan:

    People are getting very creative with their offers, sometimes, if it is a photo-finish and someone was throwing in Warriors tickets, it could be a tie breaker. But, at the end of the day, it is money and a clean offer that usually win.

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