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Hurling Definition & Meaning

hurling
noun
  1. a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each

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What does hurling mean?
a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each
What part of speech is hurling?
Hurling is a noun.

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