Hurdle

['hɜːd(ə)l] or ['hɝdl]

Definition

(noun.) a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races.

(noun.) an obstacle that you are expected to overcome; 'the last hurdle before graduation'.

(verb.) jump a hurdle.

Checked by Cordelia--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A movable frame of wattled twigs, osiers, or withes and stakes, or sometimes of iron, used for inclosing land, for folding sheep and cattle, for gates, etc.; also, in fortification, used as revetments, and for other purposes.

(n.) In England, a sled or crate on which criminals were formerly drawn to the place of execution.

(n.) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which men or horses leap in a race.

(v. t.) To hedge, cover, make, or inclose with hurdles.

Checker: Marie

Definition

n. a frame of twigs or sticks interlaced: (agri.) a movable frame of timber or iron for gates &c.: a rude sledge on which criminals were drawn to the gallows.—v.t. to enclose with hurdles.—n. Hur′dle-race a race where the runners whether men or horses have to clear a succession of hurdles.

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