Phrase guide

bike throw

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • bīk′ thrō′
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌbaɪ̯k ˈθɹəʊ̯/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌbʌɪ̯k ˈθɹəʊ̯/
  • Canada, General-American: /ˌbaɪ̯k ˈθɹoʊ̯/
  • Australian, New-Zealand: /ˌbɑe̯k ˈθɹɐʉ̯/
  • Australian, New-Zealand, also: /ˌbɑe̯k ˈθɹəʉ̯/
  • Scotland: /ˌbaɪ̯k ˈθɹo/
  • Scotland: /ˌbʌi̯k ˈθɹo/
  • Scotland: /ˌbəi̯k ˈθɹo/
  • India: /ˌbəjk ˈt̪ɾoː/ toe–tow merger
  • India: /ˌbɑːjk ˈt̪ɾoː/
  • India: /-ˈt̪ɾɔ(ː)w/ without the toe–tow merger
  • India: /-ˈt̪ɾoː(w)/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A technique used to outsprint the competition in the final moments of a bike race, usually within the last few feet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bike, throw.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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