The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
two-throw — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective 1. : capable of being thrown or cranked in two directions usually opposite to one another a two throw crank a two throw switch 2. : having two cranks set near together and opposite to one another a two throw crankshaft … Useful english dictionary
Throw (grappling) — Throw Sacrifice throws are sometimes considered risky since they put the thrower in a potentially disadvantageous position. Japanese name … Wikipedia
Throw — Throw, v. t. [imp. {Threw} (thr[udd]); p. p. {Thrown} (thr[=o]n); p. pr. & vb. n. {Throwing}.] [OE. [thorn]rowen, [thorn]rawen, to throw, to twist, AS. [thorn]r[=a]wan to twist, to whirl; akin to D. draaijen, G. drehen, OHG. dr[=a]jan, L. terebra … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Two-ball — is a game often played by baseball teams, designed to improve quickness, hand eye coordination, and sharpen focus. It can be played with any number of players. The basic idea is that everyone stands in a circle. Two baseballs are tossed between… … Wikipedia
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throw someone off the scent — throw (someone) off the scent to give someone false or confusing information so that they will not discover something. The police were thrown off the scent for a while by two of the witnesses, who were found later to be lying. Etymology: based on … New idioms dictionary
throw off the scent — throw (someone) off the scent to give someone false or confusing information so that they will not discover something. The police were thrown off the scent for a while by two of the witnesses, who were found later to be lying. Etymology: based on … New idioms dictionary
