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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Throw-off

Throw-off \Throw"-off`\, n. A start in a hunt or a race. [Eng.]

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throw-off

n. 1 (context UK English) A start in a hunt or a race. 2 (context handball English) A throw taken from the centre line which resumes play after each goal and at the start of each period.