hurdle
//ˈhɜːrdl//
Noun
hurdleSingular
hurdlesPlural
1
A lightweight frame or barrier that athletes jump over in a race.
The runner knocked over the last hurdle but still finished the race.
2
A problem or difficulty that must be overcome.
The biggest hurdle for the project was securing funding.
3
A portable rectangular frame used as a temporary fence.
The farmers set up hurdles to keep the sheep in the field.
Verb
hurdleInfinitive
hurdlePresent tense
hurdledPast tense
hurdledPast participle
hurdlingPresent participle
hurdlesThird-person singular
1
To jump over a barrier or obstacle while running.
The athlete hurdled the fence and continued running.
2
To overcome a problem or difficulty.
The team managed to hurdle all the obstacles and complete the project on time.