hurley

Or hurl·y

[hur-lee]

noun

British.

plural

hurleys, hurlies 

1. the game of hurling.

2. the leather-covered ball used in hurling.

3. the stick used in hurling, similar to a field hockey stick but with a wide, flat blade.

4. Informal.,  a club or cudgel.

hurley

/ ˈhɜːlɪ /

noun

1. another word for hurling

2. Also called: hurley stick. the stick used in playing hurling

Word History and Origins

Origin of hurley¹

1815–25; hurl + -ey, as in hockey

Example Sentences

If you can’t find a vaccine at your local pharmacy, “be persistent,” said Keri Hurley, an associate clinical professor at the University of California, Irvine’s School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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“Iranian entities rely on shadow banking networks to evade sanctions and move millions,” John K. Hurley, undersecretary of the Treasury for terrorism and financial intelligence, said last month, announcing sanctions on people and entities in the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong for allegedly coordinating the transfer of funds.

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Hurley met the family during their travels across the country as missionaries, he said.

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Harry is one of several public figures - including Sir Elton John, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Elizabeth Hurley - accusing ANL of "grave breaches of privacy".

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Nick Hurley, co-founder of Guildford Games Ltd, said the announcement of the deal is further proof that Saudi Arabia means business and is willing to put its money where its mouth is.

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