hurling

[ hur-ling ]

noun

1. the act of throwing or casting, especially with great force or strength.
2. a traditionally Irish game played by two teams of 15 players each on a rectangular field 140 yards (128 meters) long, points being scored by hitting, pushing, carrying, or throwing the leather-covered ball between the goalposts at the opponent's end of the field with a wide-bladed stick resembling a hockey stick.
3. (in parts of Britain, especially Cornwall) a traditional, rural game in which two groups of players, using methods similar to those of football, vie for possession of a ball or other object and try to carry or hurl it into their own parish, village, farm, etc.

hurling

/ ˈhɜːlɪŋ /

noun

1. a traditional Irish game resembling hockey and lacrosse, played with sticks and a ball between two teams of 15 players each

Word History and Origins

Origin of hurling¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; hurl, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The 68-year-old was known for his political theatrics - one of his signature moves involved hurling bananas as a sign of protest.

From BBC

Footage showed the king making his way down a pedestrian street, before his bodyguards and police were suddenly overwhelmed by a surge of protesters, hurling insults and screaming.

From BBC

Glenn responded by hurling several racial slurs at Proctor.

From Los Angeles Times

Prince William was credited with an "unbelievable" throwing arm, as he played the role of quarterback hurling the ball to a teammate.

From BBC

He also made two bad decisions, throwing into a throng of defenders in the end zone and hurling a ball up for grabs while in the clutches of a defender to prevent a safety.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• casting