Word
hurling
Phoneticshurl·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɝɫɪŋ/
UK/hˈɜːlɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a fast and exciting team sport from Ireland played with a wooden stick and a small ball. It is one of the oldest and quickest field games in the world.
n. an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, played with a wooden stick called a hurley and a small ball called a sliotar. It is characterized by high speed and physical contact, with points scored by hitting the ball through or over the opponent's goalposts.
Examples
“Hurling is a very popular sport in Ireland.”
“Thousands of fans gathered at the stadium to watch the national hurling final this weekend.”
“Often described as the fastest game on grass, hurling requires exceptional hand-eye coordination and physical courage, as players strike the ball at speeds exceeding one hundred miles per hour.”
Examples
simple
“Hurling is a very popular sport in Ireland.”
contextual
“Thousands of fans gathered at the stadium to watch the national hurling final this weekend.”
complex
“Often described as the fastest game on grass, hurling requires exceptional hand-eye coordination and physical courage, as players strike the ball at speeds exceeding one hundred miles per hour.”
Usage
Typically used as an uncountable noun when referring to the sport itself.
Real-World Examples
“Then this mass of black came crashing through the window, hurling me from the front of the classroom to the back.” “And yet – he spent most of the Europa League final win against Manchester United on the floor – hurling himself at shots, and United players, in a man-of-the-match performance.” “An upsurge of violence in Lebanon's protests against the ruling elite, with police meting out beatings and protesters hurling stones, has alarmed rights groups and whipped up public fury.” “Duprey was getting away” and reacted by hurling the cooler, Mitchell said.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 1
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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