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(noun) stroke, cam stroke
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
(verb) bedevil, befuddle, discombobulate, confound, confuse, fox, fuddle
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
These questions confuse even the experts; This question completely threw me; This question befuddled even the teacher
(verb) give
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
Throw a glance; She gave me a dirty look
(verb) hurl
utter with force; utter vehemently
hurl insults; throw accusations at someone
(verb) thrust
place or put with great energy
She threw the blanket around the child; thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
switch on the light; throw the lever
(verb) shake off, shed, drop, cast, cast off, throw away, throw off
get rid of
he shed his image as a pushy boss; shed your clothes
(verb) cast, contrive, project
put or send forth
She threw the flashlight beam into the corner; The setting sun threw long shadows; cast a spell; cast a warm light
organize or be responsible for
hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party; give a course
(verb) discombobulate, bemuse, bewilder
cause to be confused emotionally