hurl
1 of 2verb/hɝl/
Forms:hurls,hurling,hurled,hurled
1
to throw something or someone with great force or violence
transitive- Frustrated with the outcome, he angrily hurled his book across the room.
- The athlete hurled the javelin with precision during the competition.
- The storm winds were so strong that they could easily hurl objects through the air.
- The angry protester attempted to hurl a rock at the police barricade.
2
to eject what one has eaten or drank through the mouth
- After eating the spoiled seafood, he felt nauseous and had to hurl.
- The motion sickness became unbearable, and she had to roll down the car window to hurl.
- After consuming too much alcohol, he stumbled to the bathroom, needing to hurl.
- The strong odor in the room made him feel nauseated, and he had to step outside to hurl.
3
to move forward with force, often in a rapid and vigorous manner
- The runner hurled down the track, striving to reach the finish line first.
- The rock climber hurled up the cliff, using every muscle to ascend quickly.
- The skateboarder hurled through the skatepark, performing tricks with agility and speed.
- The speeding train hurled through the tunnel, its engine roaring with power.
- The skier hurled down the mountainside, carving through the snow with grace and speed.
4
to utter or express something forcefully or vehemently
transitive- He hurled insults at his opponent during the heated argument.
- She hurled accusations at her coworker, convinced of their betrayal.
- She hurled warnings to the pedestrians about the approaching danger.
- The coach hurled instructions to his players from the sidelines.
- The activist hurled slogans and chants during the protest rally.
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