hurtle

/hɜːtl//hɝtl/

noun

  1. 1

    A fast movement in literal or figurative sense.

  2. 2

    A clattering sound.

verb

  1. 1

    To move rapidly, violently, or without control.

    Pieces of broken glass hurtled through the air.
  2. 2

    To meet with violence or shock; to clash; to jostle.

  3. 3

    To make a threatening sound, like the clash of arms; to make a sound as of confused clashing or confusion; to resound.

  4. 4

    To hurl or fling; to throw hard or violently.

    He hurtled the wad of paper angrily at the trash can and missed by a mile.
  5. 5

    To push; to jostle; to hurl.

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