hurley
/ˈhəːli
/noun
1A stick used in the game of hurling.Hurling is played with much larger sticks called hurleys and players are allowed to hit the ball in the air or carry it on the hurley....
- Jimmy is happiest when recalling the friends he has made among the hurlers for whom he has repaired hurleys or made new hurleys over the years.
- He signed autographs on hurleys, sliothars, jerseys, programmes and every available piece of paper!
1.1 [mass noun] another term for hurling.Promoting hurley and camogie to thousands of primary school pupils, the food chain paid for hurls, balls and other equipment, and carried logos on bags and manuals.
Origin
Early 19th century: from hurl.