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Definition of hurler

hurler

/ˈhɜːr.lər/
hurl · er
Plural:hurlers
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• noun

1

American A baseball pitcher.

Example

"The veteran hurler struck out ten batters over seven scoreless innings."

2

Irish An athlete who plays the traditional Irish team sport of hurling.

Example

"The county hurler scored a decisive point from midfield in the final minutes of the championship match."

3

A person who throws or flings an object with great force.

Example

"The ancient competition tested the strength and accuracy of each javelin hurler."

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• Rhymes for hurler

• Nearby Words

hurdler
hurdy-gurdy
hurl
hurler
hurling
huron
hurrah

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as an agent noun from the verb 'hurl', which likely originated from a Low German or Scandinavian root imitating the rushing sound of a rapidly thrown object.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hurler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hurler
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