Hurtle and Thrust

Hurtle

Hurtle verb - To send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm.
Usage example: hurtled his spear at the tiger as it lunged toward him

Thrust is a synonym for hurtle. In some cases you can use "Thrust" instead a verb "Hurtle".

Nearby Word: hurtling

Thrust

Thrust verb - Make a thrusting forward movement.

Hurtle is a synonym for thrust. You can use "Hurtle" instead a verb "Thrust".

Nearby Word: thrusting

Common collocations

objects hurtle objects thrust objects
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