propulsion vs throw

throw vs propulsion

propulsion and throw both are nouns.

propulsion is not a verb while throw is a verb.

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

As nouns, throw is a hyponym of propulsion; that is, throw is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than propulsion:

propulsion: the act of propelling
throw: the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

Other hyponyms of propulsion include launch, launching, launching, drive, driving force, thrust, bowl, roll, push, pushing, pull, pulling, heave, lift, raise, ejection, expulsion, forcing out, projection, jump, jumping, lob, rolling, wheeling, shooting, shot, dribble, dribbling.

propulsion (noun)	throw (noun)
the act of propelling	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
a propelling force	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

propulsion (verb)	throw (verb)
	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
	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

Difference between propulsion and throw

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