| Noun | 1. | hurl - a violent throwthrow - the act of throwing (propelling something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base" | |
| Verb | 1. | hurl - throw forcefullydash, crash - hurl or thrust violently; "He dashed the plate against the wall"; "Waves were dashing against the rock" precipitate - hurl or throw violently; "The bridge broke and precipitated the train into the river below" throw - project through the air; "throw a frisbee" | |
| 2. | hurl - make a thrusting forward movementmove - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion; "He moved his hand slightly to the right" dart - move with sudden speed; "His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke" | |
| 3. | hurl - utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone" | |