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Definition hurdle in British English

hurdle noun

noun
/ˈhɜː(r)d(ə)l/
1

an upright frame that a person or horse must jump over during a race. The sport of racing over hurdles is called hurdling, and a person or horse who takes part is called a hurdler.

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bit blinkers bridle
1.1

a race in which people or horses must jump over a series of upright frames

Example

the 400 metre hurdles

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accumulator Ascot betting shop the AAA athlete athletic
2

one of several problems that you must solve before you can do something successfully

Example

Finding investors is the biggest hurdle we face.

Example

I'll feel better after we've cleared that hurdle.

Synonyms and related words
problem obstacle complication
Definition hurdle in British English