# throwing

Pronunciation: say "THROH-ing" US /ˈθɹoʊ.ɪŋ/, UK /ˈθɹəʊ.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of throw. — present participle and gerund of throw
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of throw. Use this form for an action happening now or as a name for the action itself.
   - _Throwing the discus, the athlete spun twice before releasing it._
   - _He injured his shoulder while throwing the heavy bag onto the truck._

## Noun

2. The act of propelling an object through the air, typically with a motion of the arm.
   - Simple: The action of sending something through the air with a quick movement of the arm.
   - _Her throwing improved dramatically after a full season of coaching._
   - _The catcher's quick throwing caught the runner trying to steal second._
3. The process of forming ceramic vessels by shaping clay on a rotating potter's wheel.
   - Simple: The work of shaping wet clay into pots and bowls on a spinning wheel.
   - _Throwing requires centering the clay perfectly before you open the form._
   - _He spent years mastering throwing before he began teaching others._

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