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  1. throws

    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.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of THROWS in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of THROWS in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of THROWS in a Sentence

  1. Keiser University President Matt McEnany:

    He throws me down to the ground and starts kicking me and the two girls and the guy get in to my car and take off with it, my wallet, everything.

  2. Meghan Markle:

    From us, I'll say no matter what life throws at you guys, trust us when we say, love wins, love always wins.

  3. Dave Martinez:

    The throwing's still a little bit of a concern, i want to make sure that he can go out in the outfield and make some throws when we need him to.

  4. Francis Dodsworth:

    The main problem that people wearing masks throws up is the sheer volume of people suddenly covering their faces, it could create opportunities for people who want to cover their face for nefarious reasons. They could potentially now do so without raising suspicion.

  5. Joseph Addison:

    Exercise ferments the humors, casts them into their proper channels, throws off redundancies, and helps nature in those secret distributions, without which the body cannot subsist in its vigor, nor the soul act with cheerfulness.

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