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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe stick (and sometimes the sport itself) used in the Irish game of hurling.
Common pairings
swing a hurley
a hurley and sliotar
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like hurley.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- hurleys
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
He grabbed his _____ and ran out onto the pitch.
Etymology
From the verb "hurl" — the stick is named after the action of hurling the ball.
Rhymes for hurley
See all rhymes for hurley →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.
