Meaning of 'hurdle'

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Meaning of ‘hurdle’

4 definitions found.

hurdle

noun

the act of jumping over an obstacle

Synonyms: vault

noun

a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races

noun

an obstacle that you are expected to overcome

Example: "the last hurdle before graduation"

verb

jump a hurdle

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