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throw across

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throw something across someone or something

to toss or spread something, such as a blanket, over someone or something. Tom threw a blanket across Martha. Tom threw a blanket across his knees.

See also: across, throw

throw something across something

to toss something over something, from one side of it to the other. Can you throw this stone across the river? Walter threw the ball across the court to Michael.

See also: across, throw