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werpen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cast verb To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
  • hurl verb To throw something with great force.
  • kindle verb To light or start a fire.
  • launch verb To send something (a rocket, ship, or projectile) into motion, often forcefully.
  • litter noun Rubbish or trash left lying around in a public place.
  • pitch noun A persuasive presentation intended to sell or promote something.
  • project noun A planned piece of work with a specific goal, carried out in stages.
  • shed noun A small, simple structure used for storage or shelter, usually in a garden or yard.
  • shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
  • sling verb To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
  • throw verb To send an object through the air using force from your hand or arm.

Senses

werpen is used for these senses in English:

  • cast To throw down or aside. [from 15th c.]
  • cast To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
  • hurl (transitive) To throw (something) with force.
  • kindle (intransitive, of a, rabbit, or, hare) To bring forth young; to give birth.
  • launch (transitive) To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.
  • litter (transitive) To give birth to, in the manner of animals.
  • pitch (transitive, or, intransitive, baseball) To throw (the ball) toward a batter at home plate.
  • project (transitive) To cast (an image or shadow) upon a surface; to throw or cast forward; to shoot forth.

cast — full definition

  1. verb To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
  2. verb To choose actors for the roles in a play, film, or show.
  3. verb To shape a liquid material, especially molten metal, by pouring it into a mould.
  4. noun The group of actors performing in a play, film, or show.
  5. noun A rigid support, often plaster, used to hold a broken bone in place while it heals.

hurl — full definition

  1. verb To throw something with great force.
  2. verb To shout harsh or abusive words at someone.
  3. verb To vomit.

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