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Hurl vs Thrust - What's the difference?

hurl | thrust | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between hurl and thrust

is that hurl is to utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target while thrust is to push or drive with force; to shove.

In intransitive terms the difference between hurl and thrust

is that hurl is to participate in the sport of hurling while thrust is to enter by pushing; to squeeze in.

Pelted vs Hurl - What's the difference?

pelted | hurl |


As verbs the difference between pelted and hurl

is that pelted is past tense of pelt while hurl is to throw (something) with force.

As a noun hurl is

a throw, especially a violent throw; a fling.

Hurl vs Foil - What's the difference?

hurl | foil |


In transitive terms the difference between hurl and foil

is that hurl is to utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target while foil is to apply the FOIL algorithm to.

In obsolete terms the difference between hurl and foil

is that hurl is a table on which fibre is stirred and mixed by beating with a bow spring while foil is to defile; to soil.

As a proper noun FOIL is

a particular algorithm for multiplying two binomials.

Hurl vs Toil - What's the difference?

hurl | toil |


In transitive terms the difference between hurl and toil

is that hurl is to utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target while toil is to weary through excessive labour.

In intransitive terms the difference between hurl and toil

is that hurl is to participate in the sport of hurling while toil is to struggle.

Swung vs Hurl - What's the difference?

swung | hurl |


As verbs the difference between swung and hurl

is that swung is (swing) while hurl is to throw (something) with force.

As a noun hurl is

a throw, especially a violent throw; a fling.

Hurl vs Spin - What's the difference?

hurl | spin |


In transitive terms the difference between hurl and spin

is that hurl is to utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target while spin is to make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.

As an adjective spin is

describing a spin bowler, or his style of bowling.

Catapult vs Hurl - What's the difference?

catapult | hurl |

Hurl is a synonym of catapult.



In transitive terms the difference between catapult and hurl

is that catapult is to increase the status of something rapidly while hurl is to utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target.

In intransitive terms the difference between catapult and hurl

is that catapult is to have one's status increased rapidly while hurl is to participate in the sport of hurling.

Hurl vs Hurdle - What's the difference?

hurl | hurdle |


As verbs the difference between hurl and hurdle

is that hurl is to throw (something) with force while hurdle is to jump over something while running.

As nouns the difference between hurl and hurdle

is that hurl is a throw, especially a violent throw; a fling while hurdle is an artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.

Hurl vs Plunge - What's the difference?

hurl | plunge |


In slang|lang=en terms the difference between hurl and plunge

is that hurl is (slang) to vomit while plunge is (slang) heavy and reckless betting in horse racing; hazardous speculation.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between hurl and plunge

is that hurl is (obsolete) a table on which fibre is stirred and mixed by beating with a bow spring while plunge is (obsolete) an immersion in difficulty, embarrassment, or distress; the condition of being surrounded or overwhelmed; a strait; difficulty.

As verbs the difference between hurl and plunge

is that hurl is to throw (something) with force while plunge is (label) to thrust into water, or into any substance that is penetrable; to immerse.

As nouns the difference between hurl and plunge

is that hurl is a throw, especially a violent throw; a fling while plunge is the act of plunging or submerging.

Lob vs Hurl - What's the difference?

lob | hurl |

Hurl is a synonym of lob.



In obsolete terms the difference between lob and hurl

is that lob is a country bumpkin, clown while hurl is a table on which fibre is stirred and mixed by beating with a bow spring.

As verbs the difference between lob and hurl

is that lob is to throw or hit a ball into the air in a high arch while hurl is to throw (something) with force.

As nouns the difference between lob and hurl

is that lob is (ball sports) A pass or stroke which arches high into the air while hurl is a throw, especially a violent throw; a fling.

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