2syllables
hurdle
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Definitions ofhurdle
1noun
- An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
Example: "He ran in the 100 metres hurdles."
- A perceived obstacle.
- A movable frame of wattled twigs, osiers, or withes and stakes, or sometimes of iron, used for enclosing land, for folding sheep and cattle, for gates, etc.; also, in fortification, used as revetments, and for other purposes.
- A sled or crate on which criminals were formerly drawn to the place of execution.
1verb
- To jump over something while running.
Example: "He hurdled the bench in his rush to get away."
- To compete in the track and field events of hurdles (e.g. high hurdles).
- To overcome an obstacle.
- To hedge, cover, make, or enclose with hurdles.
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