downthrow
Americannoun
noun
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the state of throwing down or being thrown down
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geology the sinking of rocks on one side of a fault plane
Etymology
Origin of downthrow
First recorded in 1605–15; noun use of verb phrase throw down
Example Sentences
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One day your a quitter if you dont throw everything but the kitchin stove at a fello and the next day they want you to kiss him.
From "Same old Bill, eh Mable!" by Breck, G. William
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