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Meaning of hurtle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hurtle

Pronunciation:/hɜːtl//hɝtl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A fast movement in literal or figurative sense.

  2. A clattering sound.

verb

Definitions

  1. To move rapidly, violently, or without control.

    Example: Pieces of broken glass hurtled through the air.

  2. To meet with violence or shock; to clash; to jostle.

  3. To make a threatening sound, like the clash of arms; to make a sound as of confused clashing or confusion; to resound.

  4. To hurl or fling; to throw hard or violently.

    Example: He hurtled the wad of paper angrily at the trash can and missed by a mile.