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Münzwurf — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • toss verb To throw something lightly or carelessly, usually with an upward motion.

Senses

Münzwurf is used for these senses in English:

  • coin toss A particular instance where a coin is launched in the air, and whichever side that it lands on finalises a decision.
  • toss A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.
  • toss (cricket, football) The coin toss before a cricket match in order to decide who bats first, or before a football match in order to decide the direction of play.

toss — full definition

  1. verb To throw something lightly or carelessly, usually with an upward motion.
  2. verb To flip a coin to make a decision.
  3. verb To move restlessly, especially in bed.
  4. verb To mix ingredients gently, especially a salad, by lifting and turning them.
  5. noun An act of throwing something, especially casually.

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