Definition of Hurdle

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Hurdle

A movable frame of wattled twigs, osiers, or withes and stakes, or sometimes of iron, used for inclosing land, for folding sheep and cattle, for gates, etc.; also, in fortification, used as revetments, and for other purposes.

In England, a sled or crate on which criminals were formerly drawn to the place of execution.

An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which men or horses leap in a race.

To hedge, cover, make, or inclose with hurdles.

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Hurdle Quotations

The biggest hurdle to writing Fargo Rock City was that I couldn't afford a home computer - I had to get a new job so I could buy a computer. It could all change though. In five years, I could be back at some daily newspaper, which wouldn't be so bad.
Chuck Klosterman

I truly believe that we can overcome any hurdle that lies before us and create the life we want to live. I have seen it happen time and time again.
Gillian Anderson

I stuck out like a sore thumb when I came on, just by the fact that I looked so different. I think that adjustment for the audience was a hurdle for me.
Elisabeth Rohm

The big hurdle is going out and raising the revenue. There's no doubt about that; it's an uphill battle.
Terry Porter

It was being young and sensitive and an actor. There was a lot of pressure, everything was a hurdle.
Matt Dillon

The biggest hurdle is figuring out who your friends are. Your real friends.
Eleanor Mondale

It's a challenge between me and the hurdle, and the hurdle has always won.
Gail Devers

Hurdle Translations

hurdle in French is claie
hurdle in Norwegian is forhindring, hinder
hurdle in Spanish is valla

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