noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
General act of throwing something, often used in formal or technical contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive verb.
選手が槍を投擲する。
The athlete throws the javelin.
投擲のフォームを練習する。
Practice the throwing form.
noun
throwing event
Abbreviation of 投擲競技, referring to field events such as javelin, discus, and shot put. Used as a noun.
See also: 投擲競技
彼は投擲で金メダルを取った。
He won a gold medal in the throwing events.