noun🔗ShareHürdenAn artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race."He ran in the 100 metres hurdles."Er lief über die 100-Meter-Hürden.sportraceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHindernis, HürdeA perceived obstacle.""Finding childcare was one of the biggest hurdles we faced when we both started working full-time." "Die Suche nach Kinderbetreuung war eines der größten Hindernisse, vor denen wir standen, als wir beide anfingen, Vollzeit zu arbeiten.achievementattitudebusinesspossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHürdenA movable frame of wattled twigs, osiers, or withes and stakes, or sometimes of iron, used for enclosing land, for folding sheep and cattle, for gates, etc.; also, in fortification, used as revetments, and for other purposes."The farmer used hurdles to create a temporary pen for the sheep. "Der Bauer benutzte Hürden, um einen provisorischen Stall für die Schafe zu bauen.agriculturematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlitten, KarrenA sled or crate on which criminals were formerly drawn to the place of execution.""In the past, condemned prisoners were dragged through the streets on hurdles to emphasize their shame before execution." "Früher wurden verurteilte Gefangene auf Karren durch die Straßen gezogen, um ihre Schande vor der Hinrichtung zu betonen.historylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHürden überwindenTo jump over something while running."He hurdled the bench in his rush to get away."Er überwand die Bank in seinem hastigen Versuch, wegzukommen.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHürden laufenTo compete in the track and field events of hurdles (e.g. high hurdles)."The athlete hurdles in the track meet, trying to win the race. "Der Athlet läuft beim Leichtathletik-Meeting Hürden und versucht, das Rennen zu gewinnen.sportactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÜberwinden, meisternTo overcome an obstacle."The student hurdles many challenges to graduate from college. "Der Student überwindet viele Herausforderungen, um das College abzuschließen.achievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Flechtwerk umgeben, abschirmenTo hedge, cover, make, or enclose with hurdles."The farmer hurdles the sheep pasture each spring to keep the lambs from wandering into the road. "Der Bauer umgibt die Schafweide jedes Frühjahr mit Flechtwerk, um zu verhindern, dass die Lämmer auf die Straße gelangen.propertyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHürdenlaufA sport where athletes or animals run along a track obstructed by regularly placed hurdles that must be leapt over."The school's track and field team practices running hurdles every afternoon. "Das Leichtathletikteam der Schule trainiert jeden Nachmittag Hürdenlauf.sportraceanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
