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Timid act of throwing (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shy

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'timid' is the definition.
(I know that timid can be written as shy)

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(Other definitions for shy that I've seen before include "Retiring; fling" , "'Lacking self-confidence, timid (3)'" , "Nervous or timid in company" , "Short of" , "Embarrassed in company" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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