1. past participle of throw; propelled through the air by force
2. caused to fall or be displaced suddenly
3. confused or disconcerted
Usage: informal

1. shaped on a potter’s wheel
Usage: pottery

Examples

• The ball was thrown across the field.
• She was thrown from her horse during the jump.
• The rider was thrown when the horse bucked.
• I was completely thrown by his unexpected question.
• The vase is made of thrown clay.
• He had thrown the keys onto the table.
• The protesters were thrown out of the building.
• The thrown pottery had a smooth, even surface.