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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.
  • cricket A run scored by the batting side when a fielder throws the ball back to the infield, whence it continues to the opposite outfield.
  • rfd-redundant cricket The act of a fielder throwing the ball back to the infield, where it is not gathered and continues to the opposite outfield.
  • sports A throw that goes too far.

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Verb:

  • intransitive To throw (something) so that it goes too far.
  • transitive To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.

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