What does "throwing" mean?

1. (sending through the air) the action of using your hand to send an object through the air. 2. (the act of tossing) the act of tossing or hurlng something. 3. (making pottery) the process of shaping clay on a spinning wheel to make pots or bowls.

How do you use "throwing"?

Often used as an uncountable noun in the context of craft or art.

throwing

v. · n.

US //ˈθɹoʊɪŋ// UK //θɹˈəʊɪŋ// throw·ing

1 sending through the air (v.)
A1 Beginner

the action of using your hand to send an object through the air.

the present participle of 'throw', describing the act of propelling an object through the air with a sudden motion of the arm and hand.

Example

The children were throwing a ball to each other in the park.

Example

The athlete was throwing the javelin with such precision that the crowd fell silent in anticipation of a new record.
- catching
2 the act of tossing (n.)
B1 Intermediate

the act of tossing or hurlng something.

the physical act or instance of propelling an object through space.

Example

His throwing was very accurate during the baseball game.

Example

The coach noted that the player's throwing had improved significantly after several weeks of intensive shoulder conditioning.
- catch

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3 making pottery (n.)
C1 Advanced Technical Cooking

the process of shaping clay on a spinning wheel to make pots or bowls.

the technical process of shaping ceramic ware on a potter's wheel.

Example

She spent the afternoon throwing several large clay bowls in the studio.

Example

Mastering the art of throwing requires years of practice to maintain the perfect balance of pressure and moisture as the wheel spins.

Usage

Often used as an uncountable noun in the context of craft or art.
- shaping
- moulding