throw sth forward

Frequency: 7.615.1 per million words

to throw something in the direction in front of you

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Examples (10)

  • The athlete prepared to throw the javelin forward with immense power.
  • During the sudden braking, all the occupants were thrown forward against their seatbelts.
  • She quickly threw her hands forward to catch the falling vase.
  • The machine is calibrated to throw the completed items forward into the collection bin.
  • He had to throw his weight forward to maintain balance on the slippery slope.
  • The fisherman skillfully threw his net forward into the deep water.
  • Don't just throw your dirty clothes forward onto the floor; put them in the hamper.
  • The ancient siege engine could throw massive projectiles forward over the castle walls.
  • When the car crashed, the dummy was violently thrown forward through the windshield.
  • The dog excitedly ran and threw its toy forward for its owner to fetch.