different between nurl vs hurl

English

Etymology

From knurl; related to gnarl.

Noun

nurl (plural nurls)

1. Alternative spelling of knurl

Verb

nurl (third-person singular simple present nurls, present participle nurling, simple past and past participle nurled)

1. Alternative spelling of knurl

English

Etymology

From earlier hurlen. Possibly related to hurry.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /h?l/
• Rhymes: -??(?)l

Verb

hurl (third-person singular simple present hurls, present participle hurling, simple past and past participle hurled)

1. (transitive) To throw (something) with force.
2. (transitive) To utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target.
3. (intransitive) To participate in the sport of hurling.
4. (intransitive, slang) To vomit.

5. (obsolete, transitive) To twist or turn.
6. (obsolete) To move rapidly with a noise; to whirl.
7. (Scotland, transitive, obsolete) To convey in a wheeled vehicle.

Translations

Derived terms

• hurly-hacket

Noun

hurl (plural hurls)

1. A throw, especially a violent throw; a fling.
2. (slang) The act of vomiting.
3. (hurling) The act of hitting the sliotar with the hurley.
4. (Ulster, Scotland, slang) A conveyance in a wheeled vehicle; a ride in a car, etc.
5. (obsolete) tumult; riot; hurly-burly
6. (obsolete) A table on which fibre is stirred and mixed by beating with a bow spring.

Anagrams

• Ruhl