Hurling
'hɜːrlɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo throw something with great force, often over a distance.
'hɜːrlɪŋ
To throw with great force; to cast or fling.
The quarterback was hurling the football downfield.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're really mad and want to throw something far. You're *hurling* it! Like when you try to get the ball over the fence when you're playing baseball.
👶 For kids: To throw something really hard!
More Examples
She hurled insults at her opponent during the debate.
The child was hurling toys across the room in anger.
How It's Used
"The pitcher was hurling the baseball at over 90 mph."
"He hurled the stone across the lake."
The act or instance of throwing something with force.
'hɜːrlɪŋ
The action of throwing with force.
The speed of the hurling shocked the spectators.
💡 Simply: It's the moment of really forcefully throwing something, like the *hurling* of the ball in a game.
👶 For kids: When you throw something really, really hard.
More Examples
The hurling of the shot put requires great strength and technique.
The coach was impressed by the strength of the player's hurling.
How It's Used
"The hurling of the javelin was a dramatic spectacle."
"The sudden hurling of the object surprised everyone."
From Middle English *hurlen*, likely of imitative origin, related to *whirl* and describing a swift, forceful action.
Used since the 14th century to describe forceful actions. Often found in contexts of battle or competition.
Memory tip
Think of a powerful athlete throwing a heavy object.
Word Origin
"To throw forcefully"