hurling

verbthrow forcefully

Synonyms for hurling

verb throw forcefully

Antonyms for hurling

field hockey

noun. hockey played on field or ground

Word Origin & History

verbal noun of hurl (q.v.); attested 1520s as a form of hockey played in Ireland; c.1600 as the name of a game like hand-ball that once was popular in Cornwall.

Example Sentences for hurling

"If there were not an ordinance against the hurling of missiles," finished the widower.

And here we will state shortly the most effective method of hurling the javelin.

For answer the scoundrel seized the boy, hurling him across the room.

Dick picked it up, but aimed it at the wall opposite, hurling it forcibly.

Hurling the crust across the bridge she bade the dog fetch it.

He was a noble man, hurling the Italian from the house by his ears.

"And here's my hand," retorted Arsène, hurling his fist at the Englishman.

He showed them the reed which he had used in hurling his new spear point.

The Cave-men followed the wounded ones, hurling their spears as they ran.

Thus they passed along the road that led to the Place of Hurling Down.

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