throw a shadow

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to cast a shadow, often a large or long one

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  • The candles on the table threw huge flickering shadows against the wall.
  • At sunset, the ancient trees throw long shadows across the meadow.
  • The tall monument throws a distinct shadow on the city square every morning.
  • As the moon rose, the old house began to throw an eerie shadow over the graveyard.
  • The children enjoyed making hand puppets that threw funny shadows on the wall.
  • A large umbrella was set up to throw some much-needed shadow on the beach chairs.
  • When the sun is low, even small objects can throw surprisingly long shadows.
  • The passing clouds threw fleeting shadows over the landscape.
  • We observed how the streetlights throw distorted shadows of pedestrians.
  • If you stand there, your body will throw a shadow directly onto the screen.