lançar, jogar
1. (verb) to throw something lightly or carelessly with a quick movement
She tossed the ball to her friend.
Ela lançou a bola para sua amiga.
2. (verb) to move back and forth or from side to side
The ship tossed in the rough sea.
O navio balançava no mar agitado.
3. (verb) to decide something by flipping a coin
Let's toss a coin to see who goes first.
Vamos tirar cara ou coroa para ver quem vai primeiro.
4. (noun) the act of throwing or flipping
He won the toss and chose to bat first.
Ele venceu o sorteio e escolheu bater primeiro.
Related Idioms & Phrases
toss up (uncertain outcome)
toss and turn (restless movement)
win the toss (win a coin flip decision)
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