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hurl

hurl [ hurl ]


verb  (past and past participle hurled, present participle hurl·ing, 3rd person present singular hurls)
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb fling something: to throw something with great force

2. transitive verb yell something: to utter something with great vehemence
hurling abuse

3. transitive and intransitive verb baseball pitch: to pitch a baseball

4. intransitive verb vomit: to vomit, especially with considerable force ( slang )



noun 
Definition:
 
strong throw: a forceful throw, or the act of throwing something with great force

[12th century. Probably suggesting the action]

hurl·er noun

Word Key: Synonyms

See throw.

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