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View synonyms for throw in
throw in
verb
- to add (something extra) at no additional cost
- to contribute or interpose (a remark, argument, etc), esp in a discussion
- throw in one's hand
- (in cards) to concede defeat by putting one's cards down
- to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
- throw in the towel or throw in the sponge
- (in boxing) to concede defeat by the throwing of a towel (or sponge) into the ring by a second
- to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
noun
- soccer the method of putting the ball into play after it has gone into touch by throwing it two-handed from behind the head, both feet being kept on the ground
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Weir lifted a high fly to left field, and when the ball dropped into the fielder's hands Ray ran home on the throw-in.
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Watching Graves, he saw him run for the base and stand ready to catch the throw-in.
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Mr Freshfield had time after time to order a throw-in to be repeated, or rule a kick as “off-side.”
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And when on Weir's fly to the outfield Reddy raced in to the plate, making the throw-in look feeble, again the din was terrific.
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Lanny flied out to left fielder and Pete reached second ahead of the throw-in.
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