throwdown
(slang, rare) A weapon planted at a crime scene in order to mislead investigation, especially in situations where deadly force would only have been justified if the victim were armed.
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(slang, rare) A weapon planted at a crime scene in order to mislead investigation, especially in situations where deadly force would only have been justified if the victim were armed. Also an untraceable weapon kept in readiness for such use.
a hip-hop throwdown
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(slang, basketball) A slam dunk.
The inquiry also found evidence some Australian troops in Afghanistan carried "throwdowns" — such as weapons, radios and grenades not issued by the ADF — which would be planted next to the bodies of Afghan civilians to suggest they were …
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(slang, wrestling) A fall, indicating defeat.
The inquiry also found evidence some Australian troops in Afghanistan carried "throwdowns" — such as weapons, radios and grenades not issued by the ADF — which would be planted next to the bodies of Afghan civilians to suggest they were …
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Deliberately playing badly to lose a match. The most hated behavior in any ranked ladder — worse than griefing, worse than AFK. "He's throwing" = he's intentionally feeding kills. A reportable offense in every competitive game.