Hurls Meaning in English
word · lemma: hurl
ˈhɝɫ
HERLZ
hˈɜːlz
HURLZ
Definition
'Hurls' means throws something with a lot of force or energy. It can also be used to describe moving aggressively or suddenly, and informally can mean to vomit.
Usage & Nuances
More forceful than 'throws'; often used in sports, fights, or when showing anger. Informal use: 'hurl' for vomiting (e.g., 'He hurls after eating bad food'). Rarely used for light or casual throwing. Common collocations: 'hurls insults', 'hurls a ball', 'hurls himself'.
Spanish: lanza - arrojaPortuguese (BR): arremessa - jogaPortuguese (PT): arremessa - atiraChinese (Simplified): 扔 - 猛投Chinese (Traditional): 扔 - 猛投Hindi: झोंकता है - जोर से फेंकता हैArabic: يقذف - يرمي بقوةBengali: ছুঁড়ে মারে - বমি করেRussian: швыряет - бросает - рыгает (разг. рвёт)Japanese: 投げつける - 吐く（俗）Vietnamese: ném mạnh - nôn (thông tục)Korean: 내던지다 - 토하다(비격식)Turkish: fırlatır - kusar (argo)Urdu: پھینکتا ہے - قے کرتا ہے (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: ném mạnh - nôn (thân mật)
Example Sentences
She hurls the ball across the field.
basic
He hurls a rock into the river.
basic
The angry boy hurls his toy on the floor.
basic
She gets nervous and hurls right before the exam.
natural
The crowd hurls insults at the referee.
natural
He stumbles and hurls himself onto the bed.
natural