Hurtle

/hɜːtl/ noun verb

A fast movement in literal or figurative sense.

Meaning

  1. (noun) A fast movement in literal or figurative sense.
  2. (noun) A clattering sound.
  3. (verb) To move rapidly, violently, or without control. “Pieces of broken glass hurtled through the air.”
  4. (verb) To meet with violence or shock; to clash; to jostle.
  5. (verb) To make a threatening sound, like the clash of arms; to make a sound as of confused clashing or confusion; to resound.
  6. (verb) 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.”
  7. (verb) To push; to jostle; to hurl.

Letter breakdown

  • Hurtle contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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Reader questions

What does Hurtle mean?

A fast movement in literal or figurative sense.

How many letters are in Hurtle?

Hurtle has 6 letters.

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