Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barrelling
verb
/ˈbærəlɪŋ/
Definition
Moving swiftly and uncontrollably forward, often like a barrel rolling downhill.
Examples
- The car came barrelling down the street, making everyone step aside.
- She was barrelling through the crowded marketplace, eager to reach her destination.
- During the storm, the waves were barrelling towards the shore.
Meaning
To move quickly in a way that suggests danger or recklessness, similar to how a barrel would roll down a slope.
Synonyms
- rushing
- careening
- hurtling
- pounding
- speeding
