thrower

noun

Simple meaning

Someone who projects something.

Pronunciation

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throher

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈθɹoʊɚ

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

Someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm)
baseballslang1800s
The pitcher.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency: Uncommon

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm)

Used this way, thrower is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone: Neutral
Formality: Neutral
Intensity: Not strongly marked
How common: Moderately common
Connotation: Matter-of-fact
Usage feel: Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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throwverbBase word
Propel through the air.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

dart throwernounCompound term
A device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear.
grenade throwernounCompound term
An infantryman equipped with grenades.
snow throwernounCompound term
A machine that removes snow by scooping it up and throwing it forcefully through a chute.
spear throwernounCompound term
A device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear.

Related words

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throw sticknounRelated term
A curved piece of wood.

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