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hurling

The correct spelling is hurling.

How to pronounce hurling

verb

Say it like: Hur-lin-g

The correct spelling is hurling. To throw (something) with force.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To throw (something) with force.
  2. 2.To utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target.
  3. 3.To participate in the sport of hurling.
  4. 4.To vomit.
  5. 5.To twist or turn.

noun

  1. 1.The act by which something is hurled or thrown.
  2. 2.An Irish game of ancient Celtic origin. It is played with an ash stick called a hurley (camán in Irish) and a hard leather ball called a sliotar.
  3. 3.A Cornish street game resembling rugby, played with a silver ball.

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