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Definition of Hurter
1. n. A bodily injury causing pain; a wound, bruise, or the like.
2. n. One who hurts or does harm.
3. n. A butting piece; a strengthening piece, esp.: (Mil.) A piece of wood at the lower end of a platform, designed to prevent the wheels of gun carriages from injuring the parapet.
Definition of Hurter
1. one that hurts [n -S] - See also: hurts
Medical Definition of Hurter
1. A butting piece; a strengthening piece, especially., A piece of wood at the lower end of a platform, designed to prevent the wheels of gun carriages from injuring the parapet. Origin: F. Heurtoir, lit, a striker. See Hurt. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)