Third person singular present of throw; propels something through the air using force from the arm and hand.
From Old English 'thrāwan' meaning 'to twist, turn'. The meaning evolved from twisting or turning something to the more specific action of hurling through the air.
Throw originally meant 'to twist' rather than 'to hurl' - the connection lies in the twisting motion of the arm and wrist during throwing. This explains why we 'throw' pottery (twisting clay) and 'throw' switches (turning them).
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