ridge vs throw

ridge and throw both are nouns.

ridge and throw both are verbs.

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

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

ridge: throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides
throw: propel through the air

ridge (noun)	throw (noun)
a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane	casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
a long narrow natural elevation or striation	bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
a long narrow range of hills	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean	a single chance or instance
any long raised strip

ridge (verb)	throw (verb)
form into a ridge	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
spade into alternate ridges and troughs	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides	utter with force; utter vehemently
plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip	propel through the air
extend in ridges	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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