hurling

American  

[hur-ling] / ˈhɜr lɪŋ /

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.

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hurling British  

/ ˈhɜːlɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of hurling

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

Example Sentences

August would be a more likely date for a Croke Park bout as the iconic Dublin stadium is hosting the latter stages of the All-Ireland Hurling and Football Championships throughout July.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Hurling herself into every scene, Lawrence puts her full faith in Ramsay.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

US poet Sally Wen Mao attends to the enigma in her poem Hurling A Durian.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024

Hurling insults at journalists is standard fare for officials at the White House.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2020

“We’ve checked for most of the usual curses, but Professor Flitwick believes the broom might be carrying a Hurling Hex. I shall tell you once we’ve finished checking it. Now, please stop badgering me.”

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

Related Words

• casting