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hurling

hurling
NounAdjective

When referring to the Gaelic sport, the term is used as a proper noun for the activity itself and is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It carries a strong cultural connotation of Irish heritage and athletic intensity.

In the context of throwing objects, the word emphasizes violent or sudden motion. It is more aggressive than "throwing" or "tossing," suggesting a lack of precision in favor of raw power or desperation. As an adjective, it is rare and typically describes the physical state or posture of someone in the act of launching an object.

Meanings

Nounhurling

An ancient Gaelic field sport played with a stick called a hurley and a small ball called a sliotar.

Nounhurling

The act of throwing something with great force or violence.

The hurling of stones at the fortress continued throughout the night.

Adjectivehurling

Characterized by the act of throwing something with great force.

He stood there with a hurling arm, ready to launch the projectile.

Examples

Hurling is often described as the fastest field sport in the world.

Hurling is often described as the fastest field sport in the world.

Trivia

I have always wanted to visit Ireland and watch a hurling match.

I have always wanted to visit Ireland and watch a hurling match.

Travel

The athlete showed incredible skill while playing hurling.

The athlete showed incredible skill while playing hurling.

He was hurling stones into the river in a fit of rage.

He was hurling stones into the river in a fit of rage.

The wind was hurling debris across the street during the storm.

Stop hurling insults at each other and start talking.

Stop hurling insults at each other and start talking.

The hurling force of the projectile shattered the glass instantly.

The hurling force of the projectile shattered the glass instantly.

She watched the hurling motion of the pitcher with intense focus.

She watched the hurling motion of the pitcher with intense focus.

The giant spent the afternoon hurling boulders at the castle walls.

The giant spent the afternoon hurling boulders at the castle walls.

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