noun
hurtling
noun
1
The act of moving forcefully and rapidly, often out of control.
"The hurtling of the runaway cart down the hill drew gasps from the crowd."
How to Use Hurtling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoving very fast, usually in a way that feels forceful or reckless — most often used as "hurtling toward/through" in everyday speech.
Common pairings
hurtling toward
hurtling through space
hurtling down the road
Word Forms
hurtlings plural
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The _____ of the runaway cart down the hill drew gasps from the crowd.