Subscriber login


Forgot your password?

Library card login

Other

hurling

Pronunciation: /ˈhəːlɪŋ/
Definition of hurling

noun

[mass noun]
  • an Irish game resembling hockey, played with a shorter stick with a broader oval blade. It is the national game of Ireland and may date back to the 2nd millennium bc.

hurling in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of hurling in the US English dictionary
  |  Cite
Oxford Dictionaries Pro

For Oxford's best resources for writers, plus thesaurus, audio, and 1.9m examples.

Shop for an Oxford dictionary

Find the perfect Oxford dictionary for you in our online shop.
SHOP NOW ►

Word of the day

cur

/ kəː /
noun
an aggressive or unkempt dog …