hurl

UK: hɜːl | US: hɜːrl

Definition

  1. vt. to throw something with great force

  2. vi. to vomit (informal)

  3. n. a forceful throw

Structure
hur <to throw>hur <to throw>
Etymology

"Hurl" traces back to Middle English hurlen, likely of Germanic origin, imitating the sound or motion of throwing. The word’s core idea of forceful projection persists in modern usage, while the informal sense ("vomit") emerged from the violent motion metaphor.

Examples

  1. He hurled the ball across the field.

  2. The protesters hurled insults at the politician.

  3. She felt nauseous and had to hurl.

  4. The pitcher’s hurl was too fast to hit.

  5. Waves hurled debris onto the shore.