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vb. (en-simple pastthrow down)
Usage examples of "threw down".
Anielewicz laughed again as he threw down the stick and walked out of the alley.
I threw down my pen in despair, for work was impossible, went downstairs, and walked out under the arch into Fleet Street.
Although it cannot yet be proved that Thraxas is responsible for the mysterious apparitions that have been troubling the city, he is known to have dabbled in the sorcerous arts, and may be in possession of several devastating Orcish spells (he is fluent in the Orcish language, and is rumoured to have several Orcish associates) It has recently come to light that he once threw down his shield and fled the field of battle, an offence for which he will shortly face charges in court.
Shouts were heard in the direction of Myerscough announcing pursuit, whereupon the Roundheads threw down their booty and galloped off.
They threw down their staves, took off their pilgrim's cloaks and remained in their under-clothing.
Their habitat was nimble enough and shielded well enough to survive everything WarAvocat threw down there.
On the other sides, many escaped, but others threw down their weapons, and raised their arms in surrender.
She threw down the parasol, thrust her letter into her bodice, and catching up her skirts began to run.
The workers threw down their tools and left their tasks by the millions.
Perceiving that flight from these swift-footed mountaineers would be impossible, Archie threw down his bow and arrows, and, drawing his sword, placed his back against a tree, and prepared to defend himself until the last.
Moreover, we learn from the Holy Scriptures of the disasters which fell upon Job, how fire fell from heaven and striking the sheep and the servants consumed them, and how a violent wind threw down the four corners of a house so that it fell upon his children and slew them all.