throw vs flip

throw and flip both are nouns.

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

As nouns, flip is a hyponym of throw; that is, flip 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)
flip: (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

Other hyponyms of throw include bowling, fling, heave, heaving, cast, hurl, leaner, pass, toss, pitch, delivery, pitch, ringer, shy, slinging, throw-in.

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

Other hyponyms of throw include cast, roll, toss.

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

As verbs, throw and flip are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of throw include switch.

throw (noun)	flip (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)	(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly	the act of flipping a coin
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something	a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam	an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
a single chance or instance	a sudden, quick movement
	hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

throw (adjective)	flip (adjective)
	marked by casual disrespect

throw (verb)	flip (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	go mad, go crazy
utter with force; utter vehemently	react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
propel through the air	throw or toss with a light motion
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
place or put with great energy	turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
cause to fall off	move with a flick or light motion
to remove	lightly throw to see which side comes up
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface	cause to move with a flick
make on a potter's wheel	toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
put or send forth	look through a book or other written material
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