I was standing on the edge of the conning-tower, when a heavy palm suddenly struck me between the shoulders and hurled me forward into space. The drop to the triangular deck forward of the conning-tower might easily have broken a leg for me, or I might have slipped off onto the deck and rolled overboard; but fate was upon my side, as I was only slightly bruised.
1912, (w), (w), Chapter 5
Tarzan on his part never lost an opportunity to show that he fully reciprocated his foster father's sentiments, and whenever he could safely annoy him or make faces at him or hurl insults upon him from the safety of his mother's arms, or the slender branches of the higher trees, he did so.
puhekieltä To utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target.
The gangs hurled abuse at each other.
2016, Daniel Gray, Saturday, 3pm: 50 Eternal Delights of Modern Football
It is Boxing Day in a football ground, and all we can do is sprawl over the plastic, hurling instructions and vague encouragement.
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puhekieltä To participate in the sport of hurling.