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Definition of hurled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
movementpropelled suddenly or forcefully
- The hurled object flew across the room.
- The hurled stone broke the window.
- A hurled ball hit him on the head.
Origin of hurled
Middle English, hurlen (to throw)
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- French:lancé, ...
- German:geschleudert, ...
- Italian:lanciato, ...
- Spanish:arrojado, ...
- Portuguese:lançado, ...
- Chinese:被突然抛出的, ...
- Japanese:急に投げられた, ...
- Arabic:مقذوف, ...
- Hebrew:נִזְרַק, ...
- Russian:внезапно брошенный, ...
- Ukrainian:кинутий, ...
- Hindi:प्रक्षिप्त, ...
Definition of hurl - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
throwingtr. throw something with great forcetr.
- He hurled the ball across the field.
2.
insultingtr. shout insults or harsh words at someonetr.
- She hurled insults at her opponent.
3.
- He felt sick and had to hurl.
Noun
1.
actionviolent throw or fling
- He gave the ball a powerful hurl.
2.
- After the roller coaster, he had a hurl.
3.
sportsTECH. UK the act of hitting the sliotar in hurlingTECH. UK
- His hurl was strong and accurate.
Expressions with hurl
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shout insults at someone in anger
During the argument, he hurled abuse at his opponent.
exchange insults or offensive words with each other
During the argument, they hurled abuse at each other.
aggressively direct offensive remarks at someone
During the argument, he hurled insults at his opponent.
Origin of hurl
Middle English, hurlen (to throw)
Examples of hurl in a sentence
The protester hurled a tomato at the speaker. Fans began to hurl abuse at the referee. He hurled accusations during the heated debate. She ran to the bathroom to hurl. The rollercoaster made him hurl. The hurl of the javelin was impressive.
His hurl of the stone broke the window. He felt a hurl coming after the bumpy ride. The smell of the spoiled food made her have a hurl. The hurl was a crucial part of the team's strategy. Fans cheered as the hurl soared across the field.
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- French:lancer, jet, ...
- German:werfen, Wurf, ...
- Italian:lanciare, lancio, ...
- Spanish:lanzar, lanzamiento, ...
- Portuguese:lançar, arremesso, ...
- Chinese:用力投掷, 投掷, ...
- Japanese:投げる, 投げ, ...
- Arabic:قَذَفَ, قَذْفٌ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַטִּיחַ, הֲטָלָה, ...
- Russian:швырять, бросок, ...
- Ukrainian:жбурляти, кидок, ...
- Hindi:जोर से फेंकना, उछाल, ...
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