hurl

Everyday

1. To hurl something is to throw it very hard and fast. tree →
2. To hurl insults or words is to shout them angrily at someone. tree →
3. (slang, US) To hurl is to vomit, be sick. tree →
4. Hurling is a fast Irish sport played with sticks (hurleys) and a small ball (sliotar). tree →

In the lessons

In stories it shows strong, sudden, often angry action: storms hurl waves at the shore. In PE and Irish sport, hurling is a national game of Ireland. The slang sense appears in casual talk. Phrases: hurl abuse, hurl yourself at, hurl insults.

Examples

• He hurled the ball as far as he could. tree →
• The angry giant hurled a rock at the castle. tree →
• The storm hurled waves against the cliffs. tree →
• The bullies hurled insults at him, and he walked away. tree →
• (slang) I ate too much candy and nearly hurled on the ride. tree →
• In Ireland, children play hurling at school. tree →
• She hurled herself onto the bed. tree →
• After doing this, he hurled it high into the air. tree →

Note

Regular verb: hurled. «Hurl» is stronger than «throw». Safety: never hurl objects at people. Hurling (the sport) is not the same as «curling» (a sport with stones on ice).

In Jewish tradition

Used as in everyday English: to throw something with force. In the law of the man-slayer it means throwing an object at someone.

Interpretation. The law of the cities of refuge separates killing by accident from killing in hatred. A person who hurled something with no hatred and no ambush was to be judged as an accidental killer, not a murderer.

Examples

• But if he thrust him suddenly without enmity, or hurled upon him any thing without lying in wait, (Torah NUM.35.22, JPS 1917) tree →
• And if he thrust him of hatred, or hurled at him any thing, lying in wait, so that he died; (Torah NUM.35.20, JPS 1917) tree →
• Surely Thou settest them in slippery places; Thou hurlest them down to utter ruin. (Writings PSA.73.18, JPS 1917) tree →
• They shall be hurled to the power of the sword; they shall be a portion for foxes. (Writings PSA.63.11, JPS 1917) tree →
• Behold, the LORD will hurl thee up and down with a man's throw; yea, He will wind thee round and round; (Prophets ISA.22.17, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Regular verb: hurled. «Hurl» is stronger than «throw». Safety: never hurl objects at people. Hurling (the sport) is not the same as «curling» (a sport with stones on ice).