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throw vs bowling

bowling vs throw

throw and bowling both are nouns.

throw is a verb but bowling is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
throw Yes No Yes No
bowling Yes No No No
As nouns, bowling is a hyponym of throw; that is, bowling is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than throw:
  • throw: the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
  • bowling: (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman
Other hyponyms of throw include fling, heave, heaving, cast, hurl, leaner, flip, pass, toss, pitch, delivery, pitch, ringer, shy, slinging, throw-in, flip.
throw (noun) bowling (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly the playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a single chance or instance
throw (verb) bowling (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 throw and bowling

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