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Definition of hurling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sportsUK act of throwing something with forceUK
- The hurling of the rock broke the window..
2.
Irish sportTECH. UK team sport played with sticks and a ballTECH. UK
- Hurling is considered one of the fastest field sports in the world..
Adjective
1.
sportsTECH. UK related to the Irish stick-and-ball sportTECH. UK
- The hurling team practiced every evening.
2.
actionUK in the process of being thrown forcefullyUK
- The hurling rock narrowly missed the window.
Images of hurling
team sport played with sticks and a ball
Origin of hurling
Middle English, hurlen (to throw)
Terms with hurling included in their meaning
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military engine
ancient engine for hurling stones
sports
the act of hitting the sliotar in hurling
ancient warfare
ancient military engine for hurling large missiles
sports event
hurling match or game
impact noise
sound of hurling sticks hitting each other
hurling
person who plays the sport of hurling
weapon
type of medieval catapult for hurling stones
warfare
ancient war engine for hurling stones
Examples of hurling in a sentence
Hurling objects can be dangerous. Hurling requires a lot of skill and agility. They watched a thrilling hurling match. The hurling match attracted many fans. He bought a new hurling stick for the season. We ducked beneath the hurling debris.
The hurling bottle shattered against the wall.
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- French:lancer, de hurling, ...
- German:Schleudern, geschleudert, ...
- Italian:gettata, di hurling, ...
- Spanish:lanzamiento, de hurling, ...
- Portuguese:lançamento, de hurling, ...
- Chinese:投掷, 被猛力掷出的, ...
- Japanese:投げること, ハーリングの, ...
- Arabic:قَذْف, هِيرْلِنْغ, ...
- Hebrew:הַטָּלָה, הַרְלִינְג, ...
- Russian:бросание, метания, ...
- Ukrainian:кидання, хурлінг, ...
- Hindi:फेंकना, हर्लिंग टीम, ...
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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