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Hurtle
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Simple meaning
What does Hurtle mean?
Hurtle means to move very fast.
Dictionary definition
To hurtle means to move very quickly, often in a forceful or uncontrolled way.
Example sentences
Hurtle in a sentence
easy
The sled seemed to hurtle down the snowy hill.
medium
A soccer ball can hurtle across the field after a strong kick.
hard
The writer used hurtle to make the chase scene feel fast and exciting.
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Hurtle word family
Base word
hurtle
verb
hurtled
Moved very quickly in the past.
verb
hurtling
Moving very quickly.
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Practice 1
What does hurtle mean?
Hurtle means moving with great speed.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hurtle?
Hurtle and rush both describe fast movement.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hurtle correctly?
Hurtle fits a sentence about quick movement.
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