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Word entry · 4 letters

hurl

Best crossword clue

"Throw forcefully"

4 letters · collected on this word page

4 lettersPronunciation /hɜːl/Part of speech noun, verbSorted hlruStarts with HEnds with L1 cluesCommon crossword word
1H2U3R4L

Definitions

  1. to throw something with force

Word origin

Inherited from Middle English hurlen, of onomatopoeic origin; compare hurry, hurtle.

Used in a sentence

  • The Tottenham wing was causing havoc down the right and when he broke past the bemused Sasa Balic once again, Bellamy was millimetres from connecting with his cross as the Liverpool striker hurled himself at the ball.
  • The gangs hurled abuse at each other.
  • Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads and saying, “So! You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, come down from the cross and save yourself!"

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