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Meaning of hurdle in English
Pronunciation
/ˈhərdl/
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Verb
hurdle
Definitions
1.
jump a hurdle
Noun
hurdle
Etymology
Old English hyrdel ‘temporary fence’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch horde and German Hürde
Definitions
1.
a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races
2.
an obstacle that you are expected to overcome
Examples
« the last hurdle before graduation »
3.
the act of jumping over an obstacle