hurtle meaning

hurtle as a verb

1. move with or as if with a rushing sound
   • The cars hurtled by

   Type of: travel

2. make a thrusting forward movement

   Synonyms: lunge, hurl, thrust

   Type of: move

   Kinds: dart, riposte

3. throw forcefully

   Synonyms: hurl, cast

   Type of: throw

   Kinds: crash, precipitate, sling, bowl

How to pronounce hurtle

hurtle is pronounced /ˈhɝtəl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with hurtle

• fertile
• myrtle
• infertile
• turtle