What is another word for hurlers?

Pronunciation: [hˈɜːləz] (IPA)

Hurlers are a type of athlete who play the traditional Irish sport of hurling. This sport requires great physical strength and agility, as well as excellent hand-eye coordination. If you're looking for synonyms for the word "hurlers", there are a few options to choose from. Some people might refer to them as "hockey players", since the sport of hurling has certain similarities to ice hockey. Others might use the term "stickmen", since the players use a long stick called a hurley to maneuver the small ball around the field. Lastly, some might simply call them "hurling players", since that is the official name of the sport.

What are the hypernyms for Hurlers?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Hurlers

Jack was captain of the Kilsallagh team of hurlers, Mike of the Clonegall.
"An Isle in the Water"
Katharine Tynan
At least seven babies were hurled at him, as well as the cup and the bathing-machine, and Bill was only saved by the seven mothers of the seven hurled babies, who rushed forward to grapple with the hurlers, and carried Bill and the babies out of their reach.
"Bill the Minder"
W. Heath Robinson
The three circles known as the hurlers lie close together with their centres nearly in a straight line in the direction N.N.E. by S.S.W. At Boscawen-un, near Penzance, is a circle called the Nine Maidens, and two circles near Tregeseal have the same name.
"Rough Stone Monuments and Their Builders"
T. Eric Peet

Related words: hurling, sliotar, hurling ball, hurling club, hurling league, hurling shoes, hurlers gear, hurling helmet

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