1. A confrontation or fight
   "The two rival gangs had a throw-down in the alley"
    
2. [informal] An impressive performance or display of skill
   "The dance battle turned into an epic throw-down"

1. Forcefully put or drop something onto the ground, often in anger or rejection
   "He threw down his backpack in frustration"
    
2. Issue a challenge or provocation
   "The champion threw down the gauntlet to all contenders"
    
3. [informal] Perform impressively, especially in music or dance
   "The band really threw down at last night's concert"

Derived forms: throws down, thrown down, threw down, throw-downs, throwing down