Throw Stick

Pronunciation: /θroʊ stɪk/

Definitions of throw stick

noun a stick that is used for throwing, typically for playing fetch with a dog

Example Sentences

A1 I found a throw stick in the park and played fetch with my dog.

A2 She picked up a throw stick and tossed it into the lake for her dog to retrieve.

B1 The throw stick is a popular toy for dogs to chase and bring back to their owners.

B2 After throwing the stick, the dog eagerly ran after it and brought it back to its owner.

C1 The throw stick is designed to be lightweight and easy for throwing long distances.

C2 Professional dog trainers use specialized throw sticks to train dogs for competitions.

Examples of throw stick in a Sentence

formal The trainer instructed the dog to fetch the throw stick during the obedience class.

informal Hey, can you grab the throw stick so we can play fetch with the dog?

slang Let's go to the park and toss the stick around with the pup.

figurative He always knows how to throw a stick into the conversation to change the subject.

Grammatical Forms of throw stick

• past tense: threw
• plural: throw sticks
• comparative: more throw stick
• superlative: most throw stick
• present tense: throw stick
• future tense: will throw stick
• perfect tense: have thrown stick
• continuous tense: is throwing stick
• singular: throw stick
• positive degree: throw stick
• infinitive: to throw stick
• gerund: throw sticking
• participle: thrown stick

Origin and Evolution of throw stick

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'throw stick' originated from ancient hunting tools used by early humans to throw at prey for hunting.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'throw stick' evolved to refer to any stick or object used for throwing, not just for hunting purposes.