hurl

[hɝl]

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An insult or an angry shout can make someone feel hurt and upset, which is what happens when you hurl something at them.

When we talk about throwing things hard, like a ball or even just words, we say that someone hurled it. For example, "She hurled the stone into the pond" means she threw it with force. If someone says they were hurled to the ground, it's because they fell down suddenly and strongly.

How common is "hurl"?

Word hurl is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.

Definitions

noun

A throw, especially a violent throw; a fling.
The act of vomiting.
The act of hitting the sliotar with the hurley.
A conveyance in a wheeled vehicle; a ride in a car, etc.
Tumult; riot; hurly-burly
A table on which fibre is stirred and mixed by beating with a bow spring.

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verb

To throw (something) with force.
To utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target.
To participate in the sport of hurling.
To vomit.
To twist or turn.
To move rapidly with a noise; to whirl.
To convey in a wheeled vehicle.

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Real examples of "hurling" in context

How Dangerous is a Penny Dropped From a Skyscraper?

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hurling handfuls of darts out.

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