Definitions for thrown
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. thrownadjective

   caused to fall to the ground

   "the thrown rider got back on his horse"; "a thrown wrestler"; "a ball player thrown for a loss"

2. thrown, thrown and twistedadjective

   twisted together; as of filaments spun into a thread

   "thrown silk is raw silk that has been twisted and doubled into yarn"

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1. Thrown

   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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1. thrown

   Thrown typically refers to the act of propelling something with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand. It could also mean causing someone or something to move suddenly or violently in a particular direction. Additionally, it can refer to the state of being upset, confused, or disoriented.

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1. Thrown

   of Throw

2. Thrown

   a. & p. p. from Throw, v

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'thrown' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3333

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'thrown' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2694

How to pronounce thrown?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say thrown in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of thrown in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of thrown in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of thrown in a Sentence

1. George Bernard Shaw:

   This is the true joy in life: Being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap. Being a force of Nature, instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.

2. Clive Staples Lewis:

   Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither.

3. Kenny Knight:

   I immediately got in his face about it, before I had the chance to lift a finger, in a matter of seconds, I was grabbed by my shoulder and thrown on the ground. I was livid, I thought I was going to look up and see one of my teammates had thrown me down, but I looked up and saw Tim Beckman staring in my face. I was shocked. I don't think I uttered a word.

4. President Trump:

   When you see these thugs being thrown into the back of a paddy wagon. You see them thrown in rough.

5. Tyler Skaggs:

   Also it's a time to allow them to get back into a routine, to have a period of time where they feel disconnected, a lot of problems go away from when the first pitch is thrown to when the last pitch is thrown.

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