hurdle (n.)

  1. a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races

  2. an obstacle that you are expected to overcome; the last hurdle before graduation'

  3. the act of jumping over an obstacle

    [ Syn: vault ]

    hurdle (v.)

  1. jump a hurdle

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