hurdles Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles
    hurdle race; hurdling.
  2. noun a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races
    hurdle.
  3. noun an obstacle that you are expected to overcome
    hurdle.
    • the last hurdle before graduation
  4. noun the act of jumping over an obstacle
    vault; hurdle.
  5. verb jump a hurdle
    hurdle.

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