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Definition hurl in British English

hurl verb

verb
/hɜː(r)l/
1

to throw something using a lot of force

Example

Children were hurling snowballs at one another.

Example

Rioters hurled chairs through the windows.

Synonyms and related words
throw direct aim
1.1

to move your body with speed and force in a particular direction, or to be moved in this way

Example

He hurled himself over the fence and ran.

Example

We were hurled across the room by the explosion.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
2

to shout at someone in a very angry way

Example

The fans began hurling abuse at each other.

Synonyms and related words
shout call out cry
3

to vomit

Synonyms and related words
airsick barf bilious
Definition hurl in British English