noun Uncommon

hurley

HLEE

Hurley (noun) means the curved wooden stick used to hit the ball in hurling. Example: “He grabbed his hurley and ran out onto the pitch.”

noun

The curved wooden stick used to hit the ball in hurling.

"He grabbed his hurley and ran out onto the pitch."

"The hurley cracked as it connected with the sliotar."

The Irish field sport of hurling, played with such a stick and a small ball.

"Hurley is one of the fastest team sports in the world."

How to use hurley

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe stick (and sometimes the sport itself) used in the Irish game of hurling.

Common pairings

swing a hurley a hurley and sliotar

Word forms

hurleys plural

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Etymology

From the verb "hurl" — the stick is named after the action of hurling the ball.

Rhymes for hurley

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hurley” mean?

The word “hurley” means the curved wooden stick used to hit the ball in hurling. In plain terms, the stick (and sometimes the sport itself) used in the Irish game of hurling.

How do you pronounce “hurley”?

“Hurley” is pronounced HLEE (/ˈhɝli/ in IPA).

How do you use “hurley” in a sentence?

Here is “hurley” used in a sentence: “He grabbed his hurley and ran out onto the pitch.”

What part of speech is “hurley”?

“Hurley” is a noun.

Is “hurley” a common word?

“Hurley” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “hurley” have?

“Hurley” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the curved wooden stick used to hit the ball in hurling.