hurler
|hurl/er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈhɜːrlər/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɜːlə/
(hurl)
throwing with force
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hurler' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hurlen,' where 'hurl' meant 'to throw with force.'
Historical Evolution
'hurlen' transformed into the modern English word 'hurl,' and eventually became 'hurler' to denote someone who hurls.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw with force,' and over time it evolved to specifically refer to a pitcher in baseball or a player in hurling.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who throws something with force, especially a baseball pitcher.
The hurler delivered a fastball that left the batter stunned.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45