hurtle

/ˈhɜːtl̩/verb
Middle School
1

To propel or throw (something) hard or violently; to fling, to hurl.

2

To cause (someone or something) to collide with or hit another person or thing; or (two people or things) to collide with or hit each other.

3

To attack or criticize (someone) verbally or in writing.

4

To move rapidly, violently, or without control, especially in a noisy manner.

5

Of a person or thing: to collide with or hit another person or thing, especially with force or violence; also, of two people or things: to collide together; to clash.

6

To make a sound of things clashing or colliding together; to clatter, to rattle; hence, to move with such a sound.

7

Of two people, etc.: to meet in a shocking or violent encounter; to clash; to jostle.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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