Hurdle Definition & Meaning
hurdle
- noun
- a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races
- an obstacle that you are expected to overcome; "the last hurdle before graduation"
- the act of jumping over an obstacle
- verb
- jump a hurdle
"Hurdle" in song lyrics
See how hurdle is used in real songs:
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"Internal mind fertile, foot, over hurdle"
Aceyalone — The Guidelines -
"She could walk, run, long jump, hurdle"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Tell Dat to Dummies -
"Even seen it on the news, you didn't miss a hurdle"
Ghetto E f/ MC Breed, Shoestring — Ball Like Dat
Words that rhyme with hurdle
Usage tips for "hurdle"
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- What does hurdle mean?
- a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races an obstacle that you are expected to overcome; "the last hurdle before graduation" the act of jumping over an obstacle jump a hurdle
- What part of speech is hurdle?
- Hurdle is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does hurdle have?
- Hurdle has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).