thrown

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. caused to fall to the ground

- the thrown rider got back on his horse

- a thrown wrestler

- a ball player thrown for a loss

Similar word(s): down

2. twisted together; as of filaments spun into a thread

- thrown silk is raw silk that has been twisted and doubled into yarn

Similar word(s): tangled

verb

1. past participle of throw