This is the 12823rd most frequent German word.
wurf
"Wurf" in German means "throw" or "litter" (as in a group of offspring from animals).
Here, 'Wurf' is used to describe the act of throwing, specifically in the context of sports.
Der Basketballspieler machte einen perfekten Wurf.
The basketball player made a perfect throw.
Here, 'Wurf' refers metaphorically to a successful or lucky endeavor, often used figuratively.
Dieser Roman war ein wahrer Glückswurf.
This novel was a true lucky strike.
In this sentence, 'Wurf' describes the set of offspring born at one time to an animal, using the biological meaning.