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Meaning of hurdle in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhərdl/

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  1. Verb

    hurdle

    Definitions

    1. jump a hurdle
  2. 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
  3. 2. an obstacle that you are expected to overcome

    Examples

    • « the last hurdle before graduation »
  4. 3. the act of jumping over an obstacle

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