hurl
verb (used with object)
to throw or fling with great force or vigor.
hurler
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a word derived from
hurl.
Example Sentences
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Disappointing hurler David Peterson was traded “at a steep discount to par” this summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The current version of the Dodgers, which boasts a star-studded lineup that features three former MVPs, looked completely lost against a hurler who showed up in MLB all of six weeks ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
In Sasaki, the Dodgers will get a 6-foot-3 hurler armed with all the tools needed for big-league success.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2025
He described him as a "hugely talented footballer and hurler".
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2024
Lyra rode a strong young bear, and Roger rode another, while Iorek paced tirelessly ahead and a squad armed with a fire hurler followed guarding the rear.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
