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1.nounAn artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race."He ran in the 100 metres hurdles."
2.nounA perceived obstacle.
3.nounA movable frame of wattled twigs, osiers, or withes and stakes, or sometimes of iron, used for enclosing land, for folding sheep and cattle, for gates, etc.; also, in fortification, used as revetments, and for other purposes.
4.nounA sled or crate on which criminals were formerly drawn to the place of execution.
5.verbTo jump over something while running."He hurdled the bench in his rush to get away."
6.verbTo compete in the track and field events of hurdles (e.g. high hurdles).
7.verbTo overcome an obstacle.
8.verbTo hedge, cover, make, or enclose with hurdles.
9.nounA sport where athletes or animals run along a track obstructed by regularly placed hurdles that must be leapt over.