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Hurdle
ˈhəːdl
Hurdle definitions
noun
hurdle
hurdles
- one of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump
"a hurdle race"
- a hurdle race
"the 100 m hurdles"
- a problem or difficulty that must be overcome
"many would like to emigrate to the United States, but face formidable hurdles"
obstacle difficulty problem barrier bar snag stumbling block impediment obstruction complication handicap hindrance - a portable rectangular frame strengthened with withies or wooden bars, used as a temporary fence
- a horse race over a series of hurdles
"a handicap hurdle"
- a frame on which traitors were dragged to execution
verb
hurdle
hurdled
hurdles
hurdling
- take part in a hurdle race
"this gelding hurdled fluently"
- jump over (a hurdle or other obstacle) while running
"all 450 runners had hurdled the barriers"
- enclose or fence off with hurdles
"a maze of individual hurdled pens"