HURLING Meaning and
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Hurling is a traditional Irish sport played with a small ball called a sliotar and a wooden stick called a hurley. It is one of the ancient Gaelic games and is considered the fastest field sport in the world. Hurling is played on a rectangular field known as a pitch, typically outdoors, where two teams of 15 players each compete against each other.
The objective of hurling is for players to score points by striking the sliotar between the opponent's goalposts either over the crossbar for one point or into the net for a goal, worth three points. The game involves a combination of skills including running, hitting, and catching the sliotar. Players can carry the ball for a maximum of four steps before having to either solo or bounce it on the hurley to continue moving. Tackling and physical contact are allowed as long as they are within the rules of the game.
Hurling is renowned for its fast pace, skillful play, and physicality. It requires great hand-eye coordination, agility, and endurance. The game holds significant cultural and historical importance in Ireland, with a rich tradition and heritage that dates back over 3,000 years. Hurling is widely followed and considered a national sport in Ireland, with matches attracting large crowds and high levels of enthusiasm. Its popularity has spread beyond Irish shores, attracting interest and participation from players and fans around the world.
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Etymology of HURLING
The word "hurling" has its roots in the Old English word "hyrlian" or "herlian", which means "to throw" or "to fling". This Old English term likely evolved from the Proto-Germanic word "herulijaną", which also means "to throw". The word "hurling" eventually became associated with the traditional Irish sport of the same name, which involves players using a wooden stick, known as a hurley, to hit a small ball called a sliotar. Therefore, the connection between the word and the sport, as well as its contemporary usage, arose from the action of throwing or striking an object during the game.
Similar spelling words for HURLING
- hauling,
- hurting,
- hailing,
- ruling,
- curling,
- howling,
- Heeling,
- Harlin,
- hurdling,
- Huddling,
- Hulling,
- harling,
- hurtling,
- healing.
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