hurl

Meanings

• Verb

  To throw with great force.

  - "He hurled the ball over the fence."
  - "The pitcher hurled the fastball towards the batter."

• Verb

  To scold or abuse someone with harsh words.

  - "She hurled insults at her opponent during the debate."
  - "He was hurt by her harsh words and hurled them back at her."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hurl
whirl , twirl , curl , pearl , world , swirl,irl,irl , twirl , peal , heel , veil , wail , hale , pale , sail , trail

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. hurl (Scottish Gaelic) : a lake, pool
   

2. hurl (Irish) : a round stone for throwing at a mark in hurling
   

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Variants

List of all variants of hurl that leads to same result
hurl , hurled , hurler , hurlers , hurling , hurls , hurl a monkey wrench into , throw a monkey wrench into , throw/hurl/toss a monkey wrench into , toss a monkey wrench into

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Forms

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hurls, hurled, hurling

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Etymology

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Old English herlan, hurlian; related to herian 'to shout for joy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hurl' has been used in literature, including works by Shakespeare and Robert Browning.

2. In the sport of hurling, players are not allowed to pick up the ball from the ground with their hands, and instead must use their hurley sticks to hit it.

3. The word 'hurl' is also used in the context of scolding or abusing someone with harsh words.

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Related Concepts

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1. Throwing: The action of hurling involves throwing or propelling an object with force. It is a common action found in various sports, games, and daily activities.

2. Force: The concept of force is essential when using the verb 'hurl'. It implies using significant energy or power to throw an object.

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Culture

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In the context of sports, the term 'hurl' is commonly used in hurling, an Irish and Gaelic game that involves hitting a small, hard ball called a sliotar between teams using wooden sticks called hurleys.

How to Memorize "hurl"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone throwing an object with all their might. Visualize the force and energy required to hurl the object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hurl' with 'power' or 'force' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Hurl Hardly' to remind you of the meaning 'to throw with great force'.

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