throw vs shed

throw and shed both are nouns.

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

As verbs, throw and shed are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of throw include cast, cast off, drop, shake off, throw away, throw off.

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

Other hyponyms of throw include exuviate, molt, moult, slough, abscise, exfoliate, autotomise, autotomize.

throw (noun)	shed (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)	an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
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 (adjective)	shed (adjective)
	shed at an early stage of development

throw (verb)	shed (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
utter with force; utter vehemently	to remove
propel through the air	pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
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