hurdle /hûrˈdl/

1. A frame of twigs or sticks interlaced
2. A movable frame of timber or iron for gates, etc (agriculture)
3. (in certain races) a portable barrier over which runners jump
4. A rude sledge on which criminals were drawn to the gallows (historical)
5. An obstacle to be surmounted, difficulty to be overcome
6. (in pl) a hurdle-race

1. To enclose with hurdles
2. To jump over (a hurdle, an obstacle, etc)

1. To jump as over a hurdle
2. To run a hurdle-race

hurdˈler noun

1. A maker of hurdles
2. An athlete who takes part in hurdles events

hurˈdling noun

hurˈdle-race noun

A race in which hurdles have to be cleared

hurˈdle-racer noun

hurˈdle-racing noun

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