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View synonyms for throw in

throw in

verb

  1. to add (something extra) at no additional cost
  2. to contribute or interpose (a remark, argument, etc), esp in a discussion
  3. throw in one's hand
    1. (in cards) to concede defeat by putting one's cards down
    2. to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
  4. throw in the towel or throw in the sponge
    1. (in boxing) to concede defeat by the throwing of a towel (or sponge) into the ring by a second
    2. to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. soccer the method of putting the ball into play after it has gone into touch by throwing it two-handed from behind the head, both feet being kept on the ground
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Example Sentences

Weir lifted a high fly to left field, and when the ball dropped into the fielder's hands Ray ran home on the throw-in.

Watching Graves, he saw him run for the base and stand ready to catch the throw-in.

Mr Freshfield had time after time to order a throw-in to be repeated, or rule a kick as “off-side.”

And when on Weir's fly to the outfield Reddy raced in to the plate, making the throw-in look feeble, again the din was terrific.

Lanny flied out to left fielder and Pete reached second ahead of the throw-in.

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