Word
throwing
Phoneticsthrow·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈθɹoʊɪŋ/
UK/θɹˈəʊɪŋ/
In Japanese
throw; throwing
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. All sources.
Definitions
01sending through the air
A1 · Beginner
v. the action of using your hand to send an object through the air.
v. the present participle of 'throw', describing the act of propelling an object through the air with a sudden motion of the arm and hand.
“The children were throwing a ball to each other in the park.”
“The athlete was throwing the javelin with such precision that the crowd fell silent in anticipation of a new record.”
Antonyms
02the act of tossing
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of tossing or hurlng something.
n. the physical act or instance of propelling an object through space.
“His throwing was very accurate during the baseball game.”
“The coach noted that the player's throwing had improved significantly after several weeks of intensive shoulder conditioning.”
Antonyms
03making pottery
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Cooking Technical
n. the process of shaping clay on a spinning wheel to make pots or bowls.
n. the technical process of shaping ceramic ware on a potter's wheel.
“She spent the afternoon throwing several large clay bowls in the studio.”
“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.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 3
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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