Definitions

1. noun

a fight or competition, especially a musical or rap competition

“The rap throwdown between the two artists was intense.”

2. verb

to engage in a fight or competition, especially a musical or rap competition

“The two rappers threw down in a heated freestyle battle.”

3. noun

a challenge or gauntlet thrown down to someone, often as a dare or provocation

“The politician threw down a challenge to his opponent to debate live on TV.”