Pronunciation: /ˈhərtl/
noun a sudden or headlong rush or movement
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
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.
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.
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