Pass
Throw
Throw verb - To send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm.
Usage example: threw a life preserver to the drowning man
How words are described
| high | high pass | high throw |
| nice | nice pass | nice throw |
| safe | safe pass | safe throw |
| special | special pass | special throw |
| Other adjectives: long, free, single, forward, simple, quick, new, major, final, extra, odd, next, double, last. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- The player would be unable to pass beyond the first boss, Krow, if he didn't throw his own eggs at you so you can pick them up to throw back at him.
Source: Tactical Suicide Boss -
In Donkey Kong Country 2 you would be unable to pass beyond the first Boss - Krow - if he did not throw at you his own eggs - that you can pick and throw back at him.
Source: Video Game / Donkey Kong Country -
Literal Metaphor: When the Joker has Gordon brought to a mock trial and offers him the chance to pass judgement, Gordon says he would "throw the book" at the Joker.
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