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Hurtle Definition & Meaning

hurtle
verb
  1. move with or as if with a rushing sound; "The cars hurtled by"
  2. make a thrusting forward movement
  3. throw forcefully

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Frequently asked questions

What does hurtle mean?
move with or as if with a rushing sound; "The cars hurtled by" make a thrusting forward movement throw forcefully
What part of speech is hurtle?
Hurtle is a verb.
How many definitions does hurtle have?
Hurtle has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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