Word
hurley
Phoneticshur·ley
US/ˈhɝɫi/
UK/hˈɜːli/
Definition
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.
Examples
“He bought a new hurley for the upcoming match.”
“The player balanced the ball on the flat end of his hurley while sprinting toward the goal.”
“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.”
Examples
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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