nounπShareAn artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race."He ran in the 100 metres hurdles."sportracegameachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA perceived obstacle."Finishing the project on time was a major hurdle for the team. "attitudeachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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 built a sturdy hurdle of woven branches to keep the sheep from wandering into the cornfield. "architectureagriculturebuildingmaterialstructureitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sled or crate on which criminals were formerly drawn to the place of execution."The condemned man was loaded onto the hurdle and dragged to the gallows. "historylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo jump over something while running."He hurdled the bench in his rush to get away."sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo compete in the track and field events of hurdles (e.g. high hurdles)."The track team members will hurdle the high hurdles in the upcoming meet. "sportactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo overcome an obstacle."The student had to hurdle many difficulties to finish the project on time. "achievementactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hedge, cover, make, or enclose with hurdles."The farmer used branches to hurdle the field, creating a temporary fence for the sheep. "actionachievementsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading