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hurl

/hɝl/

noun

Meaning

  • 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.

verb

Meaning

  • 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.