HURL

hurl

Noun

  1. A throw, especially a violent throw; a fling.
    He managed a hurl of 50.3 metres.
    A hurl of abuse.
  2. The act of vomiting.
  3. The act of hitting the sliotar with the hurley.
  4. (car) ride
  5. tumult; riot; hurly-burly
  6. A table on which fibre is stirred and mixed by beating with a bow spring.

Verb

  1. To throw (something) with force.
  2. To utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target.
    The gangs hurled abuse at each other.
  3. To participate in the sport of hurling.
  4. To vomit.
    Pass me the bucket; I've got to hurl.
  5. To twist or turn.


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