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hurtle

|hur-tle|

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🇺🇸

/ˈhɜːrtəl/

🇬🇧

/ˈhɜːtəl/

rapid movement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hurtle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hurtlen,' where 'hurt' meant 'to strike or collide.'

Historical Evolution

'hurtlen' transformed into the modern English word 'hurtle.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strike or collide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to move rapidly.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in a wildly uncontrolled manner.

The car hurtled down the highway.

Synonyms

dashracerush

Antonyms

crawlcreep

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Idioms

hurtle through space

Last updated: 2025/01/17 12:51