threw

Definition

  • past tense of 'throw'

Examples

  • ('American football') The quarterback 'threw' a touchdown/interception. [=threw a pass that resulted in a touchdown/interception]

  • She 'threw' all her efforts 'into' the boy's defense. [=she worked as hard as she could for the boy's defense]

  • She 'threw' everything she had 'into' winning the match. [=she tried as hard as she could to win the match]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and not wait for the baby elephant? She was more worried about herself than about the baby. I only had moments to react. I slammed on the gas, threw it into a loop, and the calf trumpeted. All hell brook loose. The mom elephant heard her baby crying for help and headed back. (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo