1. a person who throws something with force
2. a player in the Irish sport of hurling
Usage: Irish sports
3. a person who vomits
Usage: informal

Examples

• The hurler launched the ball across the field.
• He was known as the best hurler on the team.
• The skilled hurler could hit targets from great distances.
• Cork’s star hurler scored three goals in the championship.
• After the rough boat ride, he became quite the hurler.
• The javelin hurler prepared for his final throw.