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.”
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- hurtlings
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The _____ of the runaway cart down the hill drew gasps from the crowd.
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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.
