Throwing is a physical action that consists of mechanically accelerating a projectile and then releasing it into a ballistic trajectory, usually with the aim of impacting a distant target.

toss suggests a light or careless or aimless throwing and may imply an upward motion.

To cast, fling, or hurl something. n. 1. The act or an instance of throwing. 2. The distance to which something is or can be thrown: a stone's throw away. 3. Games a. A roll or cast of dice.

an act or instance of throwing: With a perfect throw, the outfielder nailed the runner at the plate. the distance to which something can be thrown: a stone's throw.

Jan 16, 2026 · Noun throwing (countable and uncountable, plural throwings) The act by which something is thrown. The process of making ceramic ware on the potter's wheel

Throwing is among the fastest human motions, engaging the entire body. To accurately analyse throwing techniques, it is essential to understand the phases of throwing, the biomechanics of each …

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun throwing, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

the act of projecting or casting (something) through the air, esp with a rapid motion of the arm and wrist arrests, shootings and throwing of stones

Present participle of throw. The act by which something is thrown. It was like throwing herself against a wall. Rainy hesitated before throwing open the door he guarded. Throwing my voice into any object I …

Let's see how far you can throw. You throw like a wimp. He hurt his throwing arm/hand. [=the arm/hand that he uses to throw a baseball, football, etc.]