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throw-out

noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A discard, rejection.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

An item that is thrown out to an audience or crowd, usually for dramatic effect.

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3

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Meaning 3

An overarm throw of the ball from a goalkeeper.

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Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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4

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Meaning 4

A put-out caused by a throw to a base of a fielded ground ball.

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Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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5

noun

Meaning 5

A folded paper in a publication, such as a book or a greeting card, that is intended to be unfolded for use outside the normal form factor of the publication.

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Qualifier: paper engineering

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noun

Meaning 6

A mechanism to rapidly disengage a portion of a machine from the source of its motion, as an automotive clutch.

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Qualifier: machinery

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: servei de porteria — (soccer) an overarm throw of the ball from a goalkeeper
  • Swedish: utkast — (soccer) an overarm throw of the ball from a goalkeeper