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hurl

verbaction

to push or haul on wheels

To move or cause to move by pushing or hauling, often by drawing on wheels or trundling.

Example in use

Gi'e the barrow a hurl alang the pier

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/HURL/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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