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throw back
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Princeton's WordNet
throw back, toss backverb
throw back with a quick, light motion
"She tossed back her head"
Wiktionary
throw backverb
to throw something back (such as a fish that has been caught for sport)
throw backverb
to hinder the development of something
throw backverb
to revert to an earlier stage of development
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throw back
A throwback refers to a return to or a reminder of anything of past times or an older, nostalgic style. It can also refer to traits or characteristics from a previous generation, or an organism that has characteristics of its ancestors. In sports, it refers to the action of throwing a ball back to another player. It is often used popularly to denote sharing past memories or experiences, especially on social media platforms.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of throw back in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of throw back in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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