throw vs shy

throw and shy both are nouns.

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

As nouns, shy is a hyponym of throw; that is, shy 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)
shy: a quick throw

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

throw (noun)	shy (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)	a quick throw
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)	shy (adjective)
	lacking self-confidence
	short
	wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

throw (verb)	shy (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	throw quickly
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	start suddenly, as from fright
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