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throw in

The correct spelling is throw in.

How to pronounce throw in

verb

Say it like: Thr-ow -in

The correct spelling is throw in. To add something extra free of charge. For example: "If you take the large size, we'll throw in a set of tea towels."

Usage Examples

If you take the large size, we'll throw in a set of tea towels.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To add something extra free of charge.
  2. 2.To include in a calculation.
  3. 3.To quit, to fold.
  4. 4.To inject, as a fluid.

noun

  1. 1.A set-piece where the ball is thrown back into play
  2. 2.A throw of the ball back into play by the boundary umpire. The umpire faces away from the players and throws it in over his or her shoulder (so as to clearly not favour either side by where exactly it's thrown).
  3. 3.The start time of a Gaelic football match, comparable to kick off in other games.
  4. 4.An extra item added free of charge; a product that is thrown in with another.

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