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hurling

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Noun — A fast Irish team sport played with a wooden stick called a hurley and a small leather ball called a sliotar.

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What does “hurling” mean?
The word “hurling” means a fast Irish team sport played with a wooden stick called a hurley and a small leather ball called a sliotar. In plain terms, most often refers to the traditional Irish stick-and-ball sport, though it can also mean the act of throwing something hard.
How do you use “hurling” in a sentence?
Here is “hurling” used in a sentence: “Hurling is one of the fastest field sports in the world.”
What part of speech is “hurling”?
“Hurling” is a noun.
How many meanings does “hurling” have?
“Hurling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fast Irish team sport played with a wooden stick called a hurley and a small leather ball called a sliotar.

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