noun🔗ShareHaiesAn artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race."He ran in the 100 metres hurdles."Il a couru le 100 mètres haies.sportraceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareObstacle, difficultéA perceived obstacle.""Finding childcare was one of the biggest hurdles we faced when we both started working full-time." "Trouver une garde d'enfants a été l'un des plus grands obstacles auxquels nous avons été confrontés lorsque nous avons tous les deux commencé à travailler à temps plein.achievementattitudebusinesspossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClaies, haiesA 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. "L'agriculteur a utilisé des claies pour créer un enclos temporaire pour les moutons.agriculturematerialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTraîneau, charretteA 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." "Dans le passé, les prisonniers condamnés étaient traînés dans les rues sur des charrettes pour souligner leur honte avant l'exécution.historylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFranchir des obstacles en courantTo jump over something while running."He hurdled the bench in his rush to get away."Il a franchi le banc dans sa précipitation pour s'enfuir.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire des courses de haiesTo 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. "L'athlète fait des courses de haies lors de la compétition d'athlétisme, en essayant de gagner la course.sportactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSurmonter, franchirTo overcome an obstacle."The student hurdles many challenges to graduate from college. "L'étudiant surmonte de nombreux défis pour obtenir son diplôme universitaire.achievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClôturer, entourer de claiesTo hedge, cover, make, or enclose with hurdles."The farmer hurdles the sheep pasture each spring to keep the lambs from wandering into the road. "Le fermier clôture le pâturage des moutons chaque printemps pour empêcher les agneaux de s'égarer sur la route.propertyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCourse de haiesA 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. "L'équipe d'athlétisme de l'école s'entraîne à la course de haies tous les après-midi.sportraceanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
