toss
Cross references:
1. throw
1. toss \'to.s, ta:s\ vb [prob. of Scand origin; akin to Sw dial. tossa to
spread, scatter] 1a: to fling or heave continuously about, to and fro, or
up and down {a ship ~ed by waves} 1b: BANDY 1c: to mix lightly until well
coated with a dressing {~ a salad} 2: to make uneasy : stir up : DISTURB
3a: to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
{~ a ball around} 3b: to throw up in the air {~ed by a bull} 3c: MATCH
4a: to fling or lift with a sudden motion {~es her head angr ily} 4b: to
tilt suddenly so as to empty by drinking {~ed his gla ss} 5: to accomplish,
provide, or dispose of readily or easily {~ off a few verses} 1a: to move
restlessly or turbulently; esp : to twist and turn rep eatedly {~ed
sleeplessly all night} 1b: to move with a quick or spirited gesture :
FLOUNCE 2: to decide an issue by flipping a coin - toss.er n
2. toss n 1: the state or fact of being tossed 2: an act or instance of
tossing : as 2a: an abrupt tilting or upward fling 2b: a deciding by
chance and esp. by flipping a coin 2c: THROW, PITCH