throw backwards

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To propel something through the air with a motion of the arm and hand in a backward direction.

backwardsverb + backwards

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throw

Examples (10)

  • The force of the tackle was so strong it threw him backwards onto the grass.
  • In a moment of panic, he is throwing the keys backwards over his shoulder to his partner.
  • The explosion had thrown the car door backwards several feet from the vehicle.
  • She laughed so hard she threw her head backwards.
  • To perform the exercise correctly, throw the medicine ball backwards from your chest.
  • Throwing the javelin backwards is not part of the standard competition rules.
  • When a strong gust of wind hits the sail, it can throw the small boat backwards.
  • If you pull the lever too quickly, it will throw the gear backwards with a loud clang.
  • He was thrown backwards by the sudden surge of the crowd.
  • Startled by the sound, the cat jumped and threw its body backwards to avoid the falling object.