hurler

noun

hurl·​er ˈhərlər How to pronounce hurler (audio)
ˈhə̄lə(r
ˈhəil-
plural -s
: one that hurls: such as
a
: one that takes part in a game of hurling
b
: a baseball pitcher

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“Hurler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurler. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.

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