Pronunciation: /ˈhərtl/

Definitions of hurtle

noun a sudden or headlong rush or movement

Example Sentences

A1 The hurtle of the train scared the little girl.

A2 The hurtle of the car down the hill was exhilarating.

B1 The hurtle of the roller coaster left me breathless.

B2 The hurtle of the bobsled down the icy track was thrilling.

C1 The hurtle of the spaceship into orbit was a remarkable feat of engineering.

C2 The hurtle of the meteor through the atmosphere was a breathtaking sight.

verb to move or fall with great speed and force; to rush violently

Example Sentences

A1 The car hurtled down the road.

A2 The ball hurtled through the air.

B1 The asteroid hurtled towards Earth at an alarming speed.

B2 The roller coaster hurtled down the steep drop.

C1 The fighter jet hurtled through the sky at supersonic speed.

C2 The bullet hurtled towards its target with deadly accuracy.

Examples of hurtle in a Sentence

formal The meteor hurtled through the atmosphere at an incredible speed.

informal The car was hurtling down the highway, way over the speed limit.

slang I saw him hurtle past me on his skateboard, he was going so fast!

figurative Emotions can hurtle through your mind like a speeding train, overwhelming you in an instant.

Grammatical Forms of hurtle

past tense

hurtled

plural

hurtles

comparative

more hurtling

superlative

most hurtling

present tense

hurtles

future tense

will hurtle

perfect tense

have hurtled

continuous tense

is hurtling

singular

hurtle

positive degree

hurtle

infinitive

hurtle

gerund

hurtling

participle

hurtling

Origin and Evolution of hurtle

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'hurtle' originated from the Middle English word 'hurtlen' which meant to collide or crash.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'hurtle' has evolved to also include the act of moving or rushing with great speed or force.