hurling Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each
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verb throw forcefully
cast; hurtle; hurl.
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verb make a thrusting forward movement
lunge; thrust; hurtle; hurl.
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verb utter with force; utter vehemently
throw; hurl.
- hurl insults
- throw accusations at someone
WordNet
Hurl"ing noun
Definitions
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The act of throwing with force. -
A kind of game at ball, formerly played. Hurling taketh its denomination from throwing the ball. Carew.
