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.