Stone's throw
Definition
The distance to which an object can be thrown by hand or by a simple mechanical means; the length of a powerful throw. In a figurative sense, it is used exclusively in popular or colloquial language to describe a very short spatial distance, an extremely close or easily accessible place.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Stone's throw
- Cast
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun with standard structural variations for plural and genitive cases. |
| Formation | Derived from the verbal root 'azvârli' combined with the suffix '-ătură' indicating product or measure. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [az.vər.li.ˈtu.rə] |
| Source | Morphological Thesaurus of the Romanian Language |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Casa bunicilor se află la o azvârlitură de băț de pădurea de stejari, fiind foarte ușor de găsit.
EN: The grandparents' house is located a stone's throw away from the oak forest, making it very easy to find.
RO: Acea azvârlitură greșită a suliței i-a costat pe sportivi calificarea în finala campionatului național.
EN: That faulty throw of the javelin cost the athletes their qualification in the national championship final.
RO: Nu te îngrijora pentru transport, magazinul este doar la o azvârlitură de piatră de biroul nostru.
EN: Don't worry about transport, the shop is just a stone's throw away from our office.
Idioms & Phrases
La o azvârlitură de băț / piatră / A stone's throw away
RO: Locație situată foarte aproape, la o distanță minimă ce poate fi parcursă rapid pe jos.
EN: A location situated very close by, at a minimal distance that can be covered quickly on foot.
Azvârlitură de zaruri / Roll of the dice
RO: Actul fizic sau simbolic de a lansa zarurile, reprezentând o decizie bazată exclusiv pe noroc sau hazard.
EN: The physical or symbolic act of rolling dice, representing a decision based entirely on luck or hazard.
Măsurat în azvârlituri / Measured in leaps / throws
RO: Mod arhaic și aproximativ de estimare a lungimii unui teren pe baza unor repere vizuale succesive.
EN: An archaic and approximate way of estimating land length based on successive visual landmarks.
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