hurdle

[US]/ˈhɜːdl/
[UK]/ˈhɜːrdl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. obstacle; bar
vt. overcome
vi. overcome; jump over

Phrases & Collocations

overcome hurdles

clear a hurdle

jump a hurdle

hurdle race

hurdle event

hurdle training

Example Sentences

the last hurdle before graduation.

there are many hurdles to overcome.

The runner hurdled the fence.

The horse hurdled both the fence and the ditch.

The final hurdles have been removed.

In starting a new company, many hurdles must be crossed.

Zambia's Samel Matitle won first place in the 400 meter hurdle, with an achievement of 48.22 seconds.

With her speed and agility, Cage cut out all her competitors in the hurdle race.

One thing I can say is that you'll have fun with the responsibilities of eldercare if you enjoy running the high hurdles while juggling angry badgers.

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