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hur·tle
 hurtle
- pronunciation:
- huhr
t
 l
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
hurtled, hurtles, hurtling |
| definition 1: |
to move with great speed and often with great noise.
The comet hurtled through space.
- synonyms:
- speed
- similar words:
- fly, gallop, plunge, rush, tear, tumble, zip
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| definition 2: |
to throw or launch with great force.
The powerful engine hurtled the rocket into space.- synonyms:
- fling, hurl
- similar words:
- chuck, heave, launch, sling, throw, toss
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| related words: |
hurl, speed |
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