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

: 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

: something added as a bonus or supplement

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1881

Synonyms: cumshaw, dividend, donative, extra, gratuity, gravy, gravy train, lagniappe, perk, perquisite, throw-in, tip

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