throw a missile

Frequency: 5.02.5 per million words

to propel an object through the air with one's arm

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Examples (10)

  • The child tried to throw a toy missile across the room.
  • In frustration, he wanted to throw a missile at the wall.
  • The protestors began to throw various missiles at the police line.
  • She warned her brother not to throw any more missiles during their game.
  • Historically, soldiers would throw simple missiles like rocks or spears.
  • The crowd watched as the angry fan prepared to throw a missile onto the field.
  • It's dangerous to throw a missile in a densely populated area.
  • The catapult was designed to throw heavy missiles at enemy fortifications.
  • Even a small stone can become a dangerous missile if someone decides to throw it.
  • The athlete trained to throw a javelin, a type of missile, with great accuracy.