mindmap root((扔出)) throw is general and interchangeable with the other terms but may specifically imply a distinctive propelling motion with the arm: ~s the ball with great accuracy. cast usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering: ~ bread crumbs to the birds. toss suggests a light or careless or aimless throwing and may imply an upward motion: ~ed her racket on the bed. fling stresses a vigorous throwing with slight aim or control: ~ the ring back in his face. hurl implies a powerful and forceful driving as in throwing a massive weight: ~ed the intruder out the window. pitch suggests a throwing carefully at a target: ~ horseshoes; or lightness and casualness: ~ trash in the basket. sling suggests propelling with a sweeping, swinging motion, usually with force and suddenness: ~ the bag over his shoulder.