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hurtling


Meanings
  • adjective, verb

    Moving or traveling at great speed, especially in a violent or chaotic manner

    - "The car hurtled down the highway at breakneck speed."
    - "The asteroid hurtled towards Earth, threatening a catastrophic collision."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with hurtling
swirling , twirling , whirling , curling
Variants
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hurtle , hurtled , hurtles , hurtling
Etymology
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From Old English 'hyrtan' meaning 'to drive, rush, or press forward'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'hurtling' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

  2. The fastest recorded speed for a human is approximately 27.8 mph, while a bullet can hurtle through the air at over 2,800 mph.


Related Concepts
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  1. acceleration: The rate at which the speed of an object changes. Hurtling objects often experience high acceleration.

  2. velocity: The rate of motion of an object. Hurtling objects have high velocities.


Culture
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In literature, 'hurtling' is often used to describe intense and dramatic situations, such as car chases or space travel. In art, it can be represented through dynamic and chaotic brushstrokes or movements. In music, it can be conveyed through fast-paced rhythms and intense instrumentation.

How to Memorize "hurtling"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a fast-moving object, such as a car or a spaceship, to memorize the meaning of 'hurtling'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'hurtling' with fast-paced or intense situations to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the word 'hurtling' and the meaning 'moving at great speed'. For example, 'Hurts Lingering: Hurtling is moving with lingering intensity'.


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