Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hurl

verb
/hɜːrl/
Definition
To throw something with great force or speed.
Examples
  • He decided to hurl the ball across the field.
  • In a fit of anger, she hurled the book against the wall.
  • The athlete hurled the discus farther than anyone else in the competition.
Meaning
The act of throwing an object violently or with considerable effort.
Synonyms
  • throw
  • cast
  • fling
  • launch
  • pitch