Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hurling
Noun
/ˈhɜr.lɪŋ/
Definition
Hurling is a traditional Irish team sport that involves using a wooden stick called a hurl to hit a ball called a sliotar.
Examples
- The players practiced hurling on the field every weekend.
- She watched the exciting hurling match on TV.
- After learning the rules, he quickly became a fan of hurling.
Meaning
The action of throwing something with great force or speed; in sports, it refers specifically to the game played in Ireland.
Synonyms
- Throwing
- Pitching
- Flinging
- Heaving
