THROW

Throw is the act of propelling an object away from the body by a rapid movement of the arm and hand. The released object follows a trajectory determined by the release velocity and angle, affected by gravity and air resistance.

In physics, throwing is described as projectile motion. The range of a throw depends on initial speed, launch height, launch angle, and drag. Skilled throwing combines velocity with technique to control direction, accuracy, and release timing.

In sports, throwing is central to many activities. Common forms include overhand, sidearm, and underhand throws. Track and field features the shot put, discus, hammer, and javelin as formal throwing events. Ball games use throws to pass or score, such as a baseball throw or a soccer throw-in. Throwing mechanics are often taught to optimize power, control, and safety, and improper technique can increase the risk of injuries to the shoulder, elbow, and upper body.

In computing, throw denotes generating an exception or error condition in a program. Languages differ in syntax: many use throw to raise an exception, while others use terms like raise or similar constructs.

As a word, throw also appears in various idioms and everyday usage, including throw away (discard), throw up (vomit or rise), throw a party (host an event), or a banking term such as a “bad throw” error.