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hurdle


Definition: Meaning of, hurdle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhəːd(ə)l /

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hurdle hurdles
  1. [countable] a problem or difficulty that you must deal with before you can achieve something [=  obstacle]
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  2. [countable] one of a series of small fences that a person or horse has to jump over during a race
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  3. the 100 metres/400 metres hurdles a race in which the runners have to jump over hurdles
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
hurdle hurdled hurdled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
hurdling hurdles
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to jump over something while you are running
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  2. [intransitive] to run in hurdle races
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hurdle used in phrases

  • hurdle race (noun)
    1. a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles
  • hurdle rate (noun)
    1. a particular amount of profit that someone expects to get before they will decide to INVEST in something
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