ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English hurlebat, from hurlen to hurl + bat
1. obsolete : either of two ancient Roman weapons:
a. : cestus III
b. : a short javelin having a thong by which it could be recovered after it was hurled
2.
a. : a game resembling hurling and popular in Tudor England
b. : hurl II 2