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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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1. Throws

   Throws vs. Throes -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Throws and Throes.

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1. worths

How to pronounce throws?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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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. John McEnroe:

   That's the part that gnaws at the players. I don't care if he throws a chair on the court or does what he does, the part that I have a problem with, and I am assuming 99 percent of the rest of the Tour do, is when you go out there and don't seem like you are giving an effort half of the time for whatever reason. I don't know why, I am not Sigmund Freud!

2. David Leopold:

   ( Trump) throws out a lie -- it is an intentional lie, to get the media and commentators focused on something that isn't true and his base believes it.

3. 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.

4. Gilbert Ott:

   I skip meals no matter how I fly, the idea of eating at midnight throws off your whole next day, and I think there’s credible science that it hurts your ability to recover from jet lag.

5. Falko Ernst:

   If he throws in his whole leverage, as we've seen with migration, then there is very little the Mexican government can do to hold its ground.

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1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Throws