noun

hurtling

Hurtling (noun) means the act of moving forcefully and rapidly, often out of control. Example: “The hurtling of the runaway cart down the hill drew gasps from the crowd.”

noun

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 notes

In 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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What does “hurtling” mean?

The word “hurtling” means the act of moving forcefully and rapidly, often out of control. In plain terms, moving very fast, usually in a way that feels forceful or reckless — most often used as "hurtling toward/through" in everyday speech.

How do you use “hurtling” in a sentence?

Here is “hurtling” used in a sentence: “The hurtling of the runaway cart down the hill drew gasps from the crowd.”

What part of speech is “hurtling”?

“Hurtling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of hurtling?

"hurtling" (noun) means the act of moving forcefully and rapidly, often out of control.