Exact word when we throw a rope in english

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What's the exact word for throwing a fish hook or a rope whose one end we are holding.

Any help is appreciated.

mplungjan · Accepted Answer · 2014-05-14 14:05:36Z

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In fishing it is cast and you throw a rope and throw or cast a line

answered May 14, 2014 at 13:29

mplungjan

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Sailors may cast lines, which are in fact ropes. (Lines may also be thrown.)
– Robusto
May 14, 2014 at 13:31
Right - I agree. Updated
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May 14, 2014 at 13:36

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Andrew Leach · Accepted Answer · 2014-05-14 13:34:11Z

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If you mean this sort of thing with a fishing rod

casting a fishing line

then it's casting. Ropes or lines are thrown.

answered May 14, 2014 at 13:34

Andrew Leach♦

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As I already said without the pretty pic, no!
– mplungjan
May 14, 2014 at 13:37
@mplungjan I like pictures :-) And it illustrates the answer and illuminates the question, where "throwing a fish hook" is not particularly clear.
– Andrew Leach ♦
May 14, 2014 at 13:39
Ok, just wondering...
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May 14, 2014 at 14:05

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