Hurdles: meaning, definitions and examples

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hurdles

 

[ ˈhɜːrdlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

track and field

Hurdles are a series of barriers or obstacles, typically made of wood or metal, that athletes must jump over during a race. Hurdles races are common in track and field competitions.

Synonyms

barriers, blocks, obstacles

Examples of usage

  • The runner stumbled at the last hurdle.
  • She cleared all the hurdles effortlessly.
  • He practiced jumping over hurdles to improve his speed.
Context #2 | Noun

challenges

Hurdles can also refer to challenges or difficulties that need to be overcome in order to achieve a goal. These hurdles can be physical, mental, or emotional.

Synonyms

challenges, difficulties, obstacles

Examples of usage

  • She faced many hurdles on her way to success.
  • Overcoming financial hurdles was a major achievement for the company.

Translations

Translations of the word "hurdles" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obstáculos

🇮🇳 बाधाएं

🇩🇪 Hürden

🇮🇩 rintangan

🇺🇦 перешкоди

🇵🇱 przeszkody

🇯🇵 障害物 (しょうがいぶつ)

🇫🇷 obstacles

🇪🇸 obstáculos

🇹🇷 engeller

🇰🇷 장애물

🇸🇦 العقبات

🇨🇿 překážky

🇸🇰 prekážky

🇨🇳 障碍物 (zhàng ài wù)

🇸🇮 ovire

🇮🇸 hindranir

🇰🇿 кедергілер

🇬🇪 ბარიერები

🇦🇿 maneələr

🇲🇽 obstáculos

Word origin

The word 'hurdles' originated from the Middle English word 'hurdell', which meant a temporary fence or structure. The use of hurdles in track and field dates back to ancient Greece, where athletes had to jump over obstacles during races. Over time, the term 'hurdles' evolved to represent not only physical barriers in sports but also metaphorical challenges in life.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,856, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.