Transcription
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- [hur-tl]
- /ˈhɜr tl/
- /ˈhɜː.tl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hur-tl]
- /ˈhɜr tl/
Definitions of hurtling word
- verb without object hurtling to rush violently; move with great speed: The car hurtled down the highway. 1
- verb without object hurtling to move or go noisily or resoundingly, as with violent or rapid motion: The sound was deafening, as tons of snow hurtled down the mountain. 1
- verb without object hurtling Archaic. to strike together or against something; collide. 1
- verb with object hurtling to drive violently; fling; dash. 1
- verb with object hurtling Archaic. to dash against; collide with. 1
- noun hurtling Archaic. clash; collision; shock; clatter. 1
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Origin of hurtling
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English hurtle, equivalent to hurt(en) (see hurt) + -le -le
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Parts of speech for Hurtling
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hurtling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hurtling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hurtling
adjective hurtling
- fast-moving — moving or capable of moving at high speed.
- speeding — rapidity in moving, going, traveling, proceeding, or performing; swiftness; celerity: the speed of light; the speed of sound.
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