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throw–in
noun \ˈthrō-ˌin\
: a throw made in soccer or rugby to put the ball back in play after it has gone out of the playing area
: a throw from a player in the outfield to a player in the infield in baseball
Full Definition of THROW-IN
1
: an act or instance of throwing a ball in: as a : a throw made from the touchline in soccer to put the ball back in play after it has gone into touch b : a throw from an outfielder to the infield in baseball c : an inbounds pass in basketball
2
: something added as a bonus or supplement
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First Known Use of THROW-IN
1881
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