hurtle
1 of 1verb/ˈhɝtəl/
Forms:hurtles,hurtling,hurtled,hurtled
1
to move with speed and intensity
- The soccer ball hurtled toward the goalpost, propelled by the player's powerful kick.
- Racing against time, the emergency responders hurtled toward the scene of the accident.
- The meteor hurtled through the atmosphere, creating a spectacular display as it burned up.
- The speeding train hurtled along the tracks, its headlights piercing through the darkness.
- The rushing river hurtled over the waterfall, creating a powerful cascade of water.
2
to propel or cast an object with great force and intensity
transitive- In a fit of anger, he hurtled the book across the room, narrowly missing the fragile vase.
- The frustrated athlete hurtled the discus into the field, setting a new personal record.
- Seeing the approaching danger, she hurtled the rock into the bushes to scare away the wild animals.
- The quarterback hurtled the football across the field, aiming for a perfect touchdown pass.