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

  • (..) ladies and gentlemen. If there are any ladies and gentlemen here. - Solid metal. - Seen that already. Who threw that? This is what you came for, is it? So... ...who wants to volunteer? - I do! - Me! (..)
    2006 The Prestige