Hurl definition
(slang) To vomit (the contents of the stomach).
verb
To cause to move with great force or violence.
The bus's sudden stop hurled the passengers to the floor.
verb
To move with great speed, force, or violence; hurtle.
verb
To throw something with force.
verb
(slang) To vomit.
verb
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(baseball) To pitch the ball.
verb
To throw or fling with force or violence.
verb
To utter vehemently.
To hurl insults.
verb
(informal, baseball) To pitch.
verb
To throw or fling something.
verb
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To move with force or violence; rush.
verb
(informal, baseball) To pitch.
verb
(slang) To vomit.
verb
A hurling.
noun
To cast down; overthrow.
verb
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Hurl is defined as to throw or say something forcefully, or is slang for to vomit.
An example of hurl is a pitcher flinging a baseball at the catcher.
An example of hurl is a person loudly speaking insults to another person.
verb
To utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target.
The gangs hurled abuse at each other.
verb
(intransitive) To participate in the sport of hurling.
verb
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To throw with great force; fling.
verb
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To send with great vigor; thrust.
Hurled the army against the enemy.
verb
To utter vehemently.
Hurled insults at the speaker.
verb
Origin of hurl
- Middle English hurlen
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition