The difference between Hurl and Throw up
When used as nouns, hurl means a throw, especially a violent throw, whereas throw up means vomit.
Hurl is also verb with the meaning: to throw (something) with force.
check bellow for the other definitions of Hurl and Throw up
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Hurl as a verb (transitive):
To throw (something) with force.
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Hurl as a verb (transitive):
To utter (harsh or derogatory speech), especially at its target.
Examples:
"uxi ''The gangs hurled abuse at each other."
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Hurl as a verb (intransitive):
To participate in the sport of hurling.
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Hurl as a verb (intransitive, slang):
To vomit.
Examples:
"uxi Pass me the bucket; I've got to hurl."
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Hurl as a verb (obsolete):
To twist or turn.
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Hurl as a noun:
A throw, especially a violent throw; a fling.
Examples:
"uxi He managed a hurl of 50.3 metres."
"uxi a hurl of abuse"
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Hurl as a noun (slang):
The act of vomiting.
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Hurl as a noun (hurling):
The act of hitting the sliotar with the hurley.
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Hurl as a noun (Ulster, Scotland, slang):
A conveyance in a wheeled vehicle; a ride in a car, etc.
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Hurl as a noun (obsolete):
tumult; riot; hurly-burly
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Hurl as a noun (obsolete):
A table on which fibre is stirred and mixed by beating with a bow spring.
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Throw up as a verb:
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Throw up as a verb (now, _, colloquial):
To vomit.
Examples:
"The baby threw up all over my shirt."
"That cat is always throwing up hairballs."
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Throw up as a verb:
To produce something new or unexpected.
Examples:
"This system has thrown up a few problems."
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Throw up as a verb:
To cause something such as dust or water to rise into the air.
Examples:
"The car wheels threw up a shower of stones."
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Throw up as a verb:
To erect, particularly hastily.
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Throw up as a verb (ambitransitive):
To give up, abandon something.
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Throw up as a verb:
To display a gang sign using the hands
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Throw up as a noun (colloquial):
Vomit.
Examples:
"We had to scrub the seats for throw up when we left the dog in the car."