26984 words

hurl

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
to throw something with a lot of force, usually in an angry or violent way:

Examples:

hurl something across something In a fit of temper he hurled the book across the room.
hurl something at someone Youths hurled stones at the soldiers.
2
to shout insults or rude language at someone angrily:

Examples:

I wasn't going to stand there while he hurled abuse at me!
3
a stick with a wide, flat oval end, used in the sport of hurling (= an Irish team game similar to hockey):

Examples:

He flicked the ball up with his hurl and hit it goalwards.
He has accumulated a large collection of hurls, including some fine older ones.
4
to throw something forcefully:

Examples:

The volcano hurled hundreds of tons of rock, ash, and dust into the air.
He hurled (= shouted) insults at his boss.

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