Meaning of the word hurl in English

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hurl

US /hɝːl/
UK /hɝːl/

Verb

1.

to throw something with a lot of force, usually in an angry or violent way:

Example:
In a fit of temper he hurled the book across the room.

Noun

1.

a stick with a wide, flat oval end, used in the sport of hurling (= an Irish team game similar to field hockey):

Example:
He flicked the ball up with his hurl and hit it goalwards.
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