Hurling: meaning, definitions and examples

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hurling

 

[ หˆhษœหrlษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sport

Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic and Irish origin, played with a stick with a broad, flat blade and a ball. It is one of the fastest field sports in the world.

Synonyms

camogie, hockey, shinty

Examples of usage

  • The final of the hurling championship was watched by thousands of spectators.
  • She practices hurling every evening after school.
  • The skill level required for hurling is very high.
  • Hurling matches are known for their intense physicality.
  • Many consider hurling to be the national sport of Ireland.
Context #2 | Verb

aggressive action

Hurling can also refer to throwing something with great force.

Synonyms

casting, flinging, throwing

Examples of usage

  • He was hurling insults at his opponent during the argument.
  • She was hurling rocks at the window in a fit of rage.
  • The storm was hurling debris through the air.
  • The protesters were hurling eggs at the government building.
  • The coach was hurling instructions from the sidelines.

Translations

Translations of the word "hurling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lanรงamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เค‚เค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Werfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melempar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzucanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•ใ’ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lancer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lanzamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑrlatmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋˜์ง€๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกzenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรกdzanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ•ๆŽท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ metanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐา›ั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lanzamiento

Etymology

The sport of hurling has ancient roots, dating back over 3,000 years to Celtic times. It is believed to be the world's oldest field game and is still played passionately in Ireland. The word 'hurling' itself comes from the Irish word 'Iomรกnaรญocht', which means 'game of the stick'. Over the centuries, hurling has evolved into a highly skilled and fast-paced sport, captivating players and fans alike.

See also: hurl, hurler.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,867, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.