hurl
To throw with forceTo throw (something) with force.
» Without gravity we would be hurled off into space.
Meaning
7 senses(transitive)To throw (something) with force.
schleudern
швыря́тьšvyrjátʹ, швырну́тьšvyrnútʹ, броса́тьbrosátʹ
throw forcefully
(transitive)To utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target.
The gangs hurled abuse at each other.
(intransitive)To participate in the sport of hurling.
(intransitive, slang)To vomit.
(obsolete, transitive)To twist or turn.
(obsolete)To move rapidly with a noise; to whirl.
(Scotland, obsolete, transitive)To convey in a wheeled vehicle.
Examples
34 sentencesWithout gravity we would be hurled off into space.
What are the differences between hurling and camogie?
Чим відрізняється камоджі від герлінгу?
Camogie is a team sport played by women that is almost identical to hurling.
Камоджі — жіночий командний вид спорту, майже те саме, що герлінг.
They hurled abuse at one another.
He hurled a spear at his enemy.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
Inherited from Middle English hurlen, of onomatopoeic origin; compare hurry, hurtle.Inherited from Middle English hurlen, of onomatopoeic origin; compare hurry, hurtle.
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Forms
hurls, hurling, hurled, hurledSynonyms
84 synonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle