Definitions for throwing
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1. Throwing

   of Throw

2. Throwing

   a. & n. from Throw, v

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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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1. ingrowth, worthing

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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   Veena

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Numerology

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

Examples of throwing in a Sentence

1. Manny Sethi:

   I think we're winning, based on the fact that they're throwing everything but the kitchen sink at us, I think they're in deep trouble, and they know it.

2. Samantha Leigh:

   We have always thought of sharks as strict carnivores, but the bonnethead is throwing a wrench into that idea by digesting a fair amount of the seagrass that they consume.

3. Bear Hall:

   Everyone’s thinking the same thing we’re thinking: We didn’t win the war by throwing sticks and stones, if people are worried about their kids seeing a gun, take away their video games… don’t let them hunt.

4. State Rep. Mike Kennedy:

   And not convenient and at the same time if there are disagreements, there’s a way to respectfully disagree. I don’t believe that throwing criticisms likes throwing rotten tomatoes at a poor actor on stage is the best way to go about things.

5. Eric Adams:

   [He] ends up opening the door and throwing up, we talked for almost two hours.

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