hurl
|hurl|
B2
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/hɜrl/
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/hɜːl/
throwing with force
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hurl' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hurlen,' where 'hurlen' meant 'to throw or cast.'
Historical Evolution
'hurlen' transformed into the modern English word 'hurl.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw or cast,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act of throwing something with force.
The hurl of the javelin was impressive.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to throw something with great force.
He hurled the ball across the field.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35