throwing
Translation
the act of throwing
Examples
Throwing a ball is good exercise.
Throwing a ball is good exercise.
He is good at throwing darts.
He is good at throwing darts.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) the act of propelling (sth.) through the air Throwing a party is a lot of work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hurling, casting, flinging
Etymology
From the verb 'throw' plus the suffix '-ing' which forms a noun denoting an action or process.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending often turns a verb into a noun representing the action itself. Think of the continuous arc of a ball being thrown.