- throw|ing
- throw|ing «THROH ihng», noun.a step in the processing of textiles in which the yarn is twisted and doubled without drawing it out or stretching it to give it greater strength.
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throw — [[t]θroʊ[/t]] v. threw, thrown, throw•ing, n. 1) to propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion: to throw a ball[/ex] 2) to hurl or project (a missile), as a gun does 3) to project or cast (light, a shadow, etc.) 4) to project (the voice) 5)… … From formal English to slang
throw stick — Throwing stick Throw ing stick (Anthropol.) An instrument used by various savage races for throwing a spear; called also {throw stick} and {spear thrower}. One end of the stick receives the butt of the spear, as upon a hook or thong, and the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
o´ver|throw´er — o|ver|throw «verb. OH vuhr THROH; noun. OH vuhr THROH», verb, threw, thrown, throw|ing, noun. –v.t. 1. to take away the power of; defeat: »The nobles overthrew the king. A fierce, bloody, and confused action succeeded, in which the patriots were… … Useful english dictionary
o|ver|throw — «verb. OH vuhr THROH; noun. OH vuhr THROH», verb, threw, thrown, throw|ing, noun. –v.t. 1. to take away the power of; defeat: »The nobles overthrew the king. A fierce, bloody, and confused action succeeded, in which the patriots were completely… … Useful english dictionary
up|throw — «noun. UHP THROH; verb. uhp THROH», noun verb, threw, thrown, throw|ing. –n. 1. Geology. an upward dislocation of mass of rock, generally due to faulting; upheaval; uplift. 2. an upward throw or cast. –v.t … Useful english dictionary
Ch'ing Shih — (Cha ing SHE) Variation: Chiang Shi, Chiang Shih, Ch iang Shih, Ch ing Shih, Ch ling Shih, Gaing Shi, The Hopping Vampire of Asia, Kiang Kouei, Kiang Shi, Kiang Shi, Kiangshi, Kouei, Kuang Shi, Kuang Shii, Kyonshi, Xianhshi Known the world over… … Encyclopedia of vampire mythology
sport´ing|ly — sport|ing «SPR tihng, SPOHR », adjective. 1. of, interested in, or engaging in sports. 2. used or suitable for hunting, especially by scent: »Pointers, setters, retrievers, and spaniels are sporting dogs. The sporting group includes 24 breeds… … Useful english dictionary
sport|ing — «SPR tihng, SPOHR », adjective. 1. of, interested in, or engaging in sports. 2. used or suitable for hunting, especially by scent: »Pointers, setters, retrievers, and spaniels are sporting dogs. The sporting group includes 24 breeds (Josephine Z … Useful english dictionary
clash´ing|ly — clash «klash», noun, verb. –n. 1. a loud, harsh sound like that of two things running into each other, of striking metal, or of bells rung together but not in tune: »He heard the clash of cymbals. 2. Figurative. a) strong disagreement or conflict … Useful english dictionary
flirt´ing|ly — flirt «flurt», verb, noun. –v.i. 1. to play at making love; make love without meaning it: »Every man likes to flirt with a pretty girl, and every pretty girl likes to be flirted with (George Eliot). 2. Figurative. to trifle; toy: »He flirted with … Useful english dictionary
