Hurdle: meaning, definitions and examples

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hurdle

 

[ หˆhษœหrdl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

track and field

A hurdle is a barrier that athletes must jump over during a race. It is typically made of metal or wood and is set at a specific height. Hurdling is a popular track and field event that requires speed, agility, and coordination.

Synonyms

barrier, obstacle, obstruction

Examples of usage

  • The athlete cleared the hurdle with ease.
  • She stumbled at the final hurdle and lost the race.
Context #2 | Verb

obstacle

To hurdle means to overcome a barrier or obstacle. It can also refer to jumping over something in a race or competition.

Synonyms

clear, jump over, overcome

Examples of usage

  • He managed to hurdle all the challenges in his way.
  • She hurdled the fence to escape from the pursuing dog.

Translations

Translations of the word "hurdle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น obstรกculo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรผrde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rintangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตัˆะบะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeszkoda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้šœๅฎณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท obstacle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obstรกculo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท engel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์• ๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู‚ุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ekรกลพka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekรกลพka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้šœ็ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hindrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะดะตั€ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maneษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obstรกculo

Etymology

The word 'hurdle' originated in the late 16th century and is believed to have come from the Middle English word 'hurdell', which meant a temporary framework made of intertwined twigs. Over time, the term evolved to refer to physical barriers in sporting events, particularly in track and field competitions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,753, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.