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hurley

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈhɝɫi// UK //hˈɜːli// hur·ley

n. a wooden stick with a flat, curved end used in the Irish game of hurling. You use it to hit or carry a small ball during the match.

n. the wooden stick used in the sport of hurling, typically carved from ash wood with a broad, flat blade known as a bas.


SIMPLE

He bought a new hurley for the upcoming match.

CONTEXTUAL

The player balanced the ball on the flat end of his hurley while sprinting toward the goal.

COMPLEX

Crafting a high-quality hurley requires selecting ash wood with a specific grain pattern to ensure the stick can withstand the high-impact collisions common in a professional hurling match.

Usage

Commonly referred to as a 'hurl' in certain regions of Ireland, particularly in the south.

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