nonthrowing

nonthrowing

English

Etymology

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English non-
English throwing
English nonthrowing

    From non- + throwing.

    Adjective

    nonthrowing (not comparable)

    1. Not throwing, or not involved in the act of throwing
      • 2007 January 5, Karen Crouse, “Comeback Player Award Validates Pennington”, in New York Times‎[1]:
        The 30-year-old Pennington spent much of the winter and spring in the trainer’s room having his shoulder treated while he pored over the playbook with his good (nonthrowing) arm.
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