throw vs forge

throw and forge both are nouns.

throw and forge both are verbs.

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

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

throw: make on a potter's wheel
forge: make something, usually for a specific function

Other hypernyms of throw include form, mold, mould, shape, work.

throw (noun)	forge (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)	a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly	furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping
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

throw (verb)	forge (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	create by hammering
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	make a copy of with the intent to deceive
utter with force; utter vehemently	make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
propel through the air	make something, usually for a specific function
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation	come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
place or put with great energy	move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy
cause to fall off	move ahead steadily
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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