gravel vs throw

throw vs gravel

gravel and throw both are nouns.

gravel and throw both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gravel	Yes	No	Yes	No
throw	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, throw is a hypernym of gravel; that is, throw is a word with a broader meaning than gravel:

gravel: be a mystery or bewildering to
throw: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

Other hypernyms of gravel include bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle.

gravel (noun)	throw (noun)
rock fragments and pebbles	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
	casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
	bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
	a single chance or instance

gravel (verb)	throw (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
cover with gravel	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations	utter with force; utter vehemently
	propel through the air
	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
	place or put with great energy
	cause to fall off
	to remove
	throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
	make on a potter's wheel
	put or send forth
	organize or be responsible for
	cause to be confused emotionally
	move violently, energetically, or carelessly
	to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

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