hurling

[US]/'hɜːlɪŋ/
[UK]/'hɜr.lɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Irish sport similar to field hockey; the act of throwing something with great force
v.the present participle of hurl, meaning to throw with force

Phrases & Collocations

hurling stones

hurling insults

hurling balls

hurling objects

hurling challenges

hurling accusations

hurling debris

hurling weapons

hurling threats

hurling laughter

Example Sentences

the children were hurling snowballs at each other.

he was hurling insults during the argument.

she was hurling her backpack across the room.

the athlete was hurling the discus with great strength.

they were hurling themselves into the water from the cliff.

he was hurling his opinions at anyone who would listen.

the fans were hurling cheers at the winning team.

she was hurling her frustrations into her artwork.

the toddler was hurling toys around the room.

during the protest, people were hurling slogans at the government.

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