hurter

British

/ ˈhɜːtə /

noun

an object or part that gives protection, such as a concrete block that protects a building from traffic or the shoulder of an axle against which the hub strikes

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Etymology

Origin of hurter

C14 hurtour, from Old French hurtoir something that knocks or strikes, from hurter to _hurt ¹

Example Sentences

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After successive heaves, the gunner halted the piece with the wheels touching the hurter—the timber laid at the foot of the parapet to stop the wheels.

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An experiment to test this, showed that running a 100-pounder out with the force of its crew against the forward hurter, the gun being level, started the shot forward nearly two feet.

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If not, unshackle the breeching, then—Run in, back to rear hurter for pivoting—"Stand by to Pivot"—"Pivot to right or left;" when amidships—In Pivot-Bolt—"Run out," and secure for sea.

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