Definition of Hurdle
Hurdle
Hur·dle
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
An obstacle or barrier that must be overcome or surmounted.
e.g. The athlete cleared the hurdle with ease and continued to sprint.
(noun)
an obstacle, barrier, or difficulty;
e.g. Over the years, she faced many hurdles which almost made her quit her education, nevertheless she persisted and now she is a successful surgeon.
(verb)
to leap or jump over an obstacle or hurdle while running;
e.g. All but one of the runners were able to hurdle all barriers successfully.
(verb)
to fence off or enclose with barriers or hurdles;
e.g. They mayor said that they will have to hurdle off parts of the center city for construction.
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