hurling
/ˈhɜrlɪŋ/
noun
- A traditional Irish team sport played with sticks and a ball, similar to field hockey but faster and more physical.
- Hurling is one of the oldest sports in the world, with roots going back over 3,000 years.
- The crowd cheered as the player scored a goal in the hurling final.
- Many Irish children learn to play hurling at a young age.