hurdle

noun
UK: /ˈhɜːdl/
US: /ˈhɜːrdl/

  1. A frame or fence for jumping over in a race.

    1. He fell at the last hurdle, losing the race.
    2. The athlete cleared each hurdle with remarkable speed and precision during the event.

  2. An obstacle or difficulty that must be overcome.

    1. Money is a big hurdle for many students.
    2. The company overcame the regulatory hurdle by adapting its production process.

Synonyms

obstacle difficulty barrier impediment
hurdle verb

  1. To jump over something, especially during a race.

    1. She can hurdle very fast.
    2. The athlete trained rigorously to hurdle with greater efficiency and consistency.

  2. To overcome a problem or difficulty.

    1. They must hurdle many problems.
    2. The project successfully hurdled several technical challenges during its development.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hurdle" in English means: A frame or fence for jumping over in a race., An obstacle or difficulty that must be overcome..

The phonetic transcription of "hurdle" is /ˈhɜːdl/ in British English and /ˈhɜːrdl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hurdle": obstacle, difficulty, barrier, impediment.

Example usage of "hurdle": "He fell at the last hurdle, losing the race.". More examples on the page.