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toss
noun
verb
The act of flipping a coin
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tɒs
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noun
The act of flipping a coin
noun
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
“The pass was fumbled”
noun
An abrupt movement
“A toss of his head”
verb
Throw or toss with a light motion
“Flip me the beachball”
verb
Lightly throw to see which side comes up
“I don't know what to do — I may as well flip a coin!”
verb
Throw carelessly
“Chuck the ball”
verb
Move or stir about violently
“The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed”
verb
Throw or cast away
“Put away your worries”
verb
Agitate
“Toss the salad”
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Example Sentences
The pass was fumbled
A toss of his head
Flip me the beachball
Toss me newspaper
I don't know what to do — I may as well flip a coin!
Chuck the ball
The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed
Put away your worries
Toss the salad
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