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hurdle

UK
/ˈhɜː.dl/
US
/ˈhɜrdl/

Translations

hurdlenoun
hurdles
pl
UK
/ˈhɜː.dl/
US
/ˈhɜrdl/
haieEn athlétisme.
The athlete cleared the final hurdle with ease to win the race.
L’athlète a franchi la dernière haie avec aisance pour gagner la course.
obstacleAu sens figuré.
Securing funding was the biggest hurdle in launching the new project.
Obtenir un financement était le plus grand obstacle au lancement du nouveau projet.
Additional translations
claiePour l’enclos du bétail.
Synonyms
barrier
challenge
impediment
difficulty
obstacle
hurdleverb
hurdled
Past Simple
hurdled
Past Participle
hurdling
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɜː.dl̩/
US
/ˈhɝː.dl̩/
franchirEn athlétisme.
The athlete trained for months to hurdle efficiently during the competition.
L’athlète s’est entraîné pendant des mois pour franchir efficacement les haies pendant la compétition.
surmonterAu sens figuré.
She had to hurdle many challenges to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
Elle a dû surmonter de nombreux défis pour réaliser son rêve de devenir médecin.
Synonyms
navigate
clear
bypass
surmount
overcome
hurdleadjective
UK
/ˈhɜː.dl̩/
US
/ˈhɝː.dl̩/
Attributive use before another noun, e.g., "hurdle race"
de haiesSport.
She won several medals in hurdle events throughout the season.
Elle a remporté plusieurs médailles dans des épreuves de haies tout au long de la saison.

Definitions

hurdlenoun
A barrier or obstacle that runners must jump over in a race.
The athlete cleared the final hurdle with ease to win the race.
A problem or difficulty that must be overcome.
Securing funding was the biggest hurdle in launching the new project.
A portable panel or fence made of interwoven branches or light material, used to enclose or pen livestock.
The farmer set up wooden hurdles to keep the lambs from wandering.
hurdleverb
To jump over an obstacle while running, especially in a race.
The athlete trained for months to hurdle efficiently during the competition.
To overcome a difficulty or problem.
She had to hurdle many challenges to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
hurdleadjective
Relating to or used in hurdle races or hurdling.
She won several medals in hurdle events throughout the season.
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