throw- root words — words with the throw- root

The root throw- comes from Old English thrawan, meaning to hurl, cast (originally to twist, turn). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including flamethrower, misthrow. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the throw- root

Explore words with throw- — words containing the throw- root and sharing its sense of "to hurl, cast (originally to twist, turn)". Examples include flamethrower, misthrow. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does throw- mean?

The throw- root means to hurl, cast (originally to twist, turn), from Old English thrawan. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.