Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hurtle
verb
/ˈhɜːrtl/
Definition
To move or cause to move at great speed, typically in a rush or with force.
Examples
- The car hurtled down the highway at an alarming speed.
- Children hurtled down the slide, laughing with joy.
- As the storm approached, debris began to hurtle through the air.
Meaning
Hurtle describes the action of moving swiftly and often uncontrollably, implying a sense of urgency or danger.
Synonyms
- rush
- speed
- bolt
- dash
- fly
