HOW TO PRONOUNCE
hurdle
/ˈhɝd(ə)l/
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What does hurdle mean?
noun
- An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
- (figuratively) An obstacle, real or perceived, physical or abstract.
- A 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.
More meanings (10)
noun
- A piece that is jumped over by a hopper piece.
- Misspelling of hurtle.
- (historical) A sled or crate on which criminals were drawn to the place of execution.
verb
- To jump over something while running.
- To compete in the track and field events of hurdles (e.g. high hurdles).
- To overcome an obstacle.
- To hedge, cover, make, or enclose with hurdles.
- To jump over another piece without capturing it.
- Misspelling of hurtle.
proper noun
- A surname.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈhɝd(ə)l/
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And, on reflection, I agree with him that the American Commonwealth is something of an intellectual hurdle for the average human mind.
She was put on a hurdle, and drawn on a sledge to the place of execution, which was very near the gallows.
More book examples (2)
“You wouldn’t be long in breaking your neck at a hurdle race!”
He is gaining fast, and tops the last hurdle leading to the straight just as the hoofs of the other two reach the ground.