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outthrow

[ out-throh ]

verb (used with object)

, out·threw, out·thrown, out·throw·ing.
  1. to throw out or extend:

    His arms were outthrown in greeting.

  2. to surpass in throwing; throw farther or more accurately than:

    He can outthrow any other pitcher in the league.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of outthrow1

1250–1300; Middle English. See out-, throw

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Example Sentences

Like Lincoln, he could outwrestle, outthrow, and outjump any of his mates.

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