throw vs pass

throw and pass both are nouns.

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

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

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

throw (noun)	pass (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	a usually brief attempt
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something	(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam	(baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
a single chance or instance	success in satisfying a test or requirement
	a flight or run by an aircraft over a target
	a permit to enter or leave a military installation
	any authorization to pass or go somewhere
	an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
	a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions
	a complimentary ticket
	a difficult juncture
	one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer)
	the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
	a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
	(military) a written leave of absence

throw (adjective)	pass (adjective)
	of advancing the ball by throwing it

throw (verb)	pass (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	eliminate from the body
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	come to pass
utter with force; utter vehemently	disappear gradually
propel through the air	pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation	grant authorization or clearance for
place or put with great energy	transmit information
cause to fall off	pass over, across, or through
to remove	go across or through
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface	travel past
make on a potter's wheel	pass into a specified state or condition; sink into
put or send forth	for time to move forward
organize or be responsible for	cause to pass
cause to be confused emotionally	move past
move violently, energetically, or carelessly	place into the hands or custody of
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly	throw (a ball) to another player
	transfer to another; of rights or property
	be inherited by
	make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation
	go unchallenged; be approved
	accept or judge as acceptable
	go successfully through a test or a selection process
	allow to go without comment or censure
	use up a period of time in a specific way
	be superior or better than some standard
	stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point