Hurdle — synonyms, definition

1. hurdle (Noun)

barricade barrier blockade bounce boundary deterrent difficulty encumbrance fence hindrance hop impediment jump leap obstacle obstruction skip spring vault

hurdle (Noun) — A light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races.

hurdle (Noun) — An obstacle that you are expected to overcome. ex. "the last hurdle before graduation"

hurdle (Noun) — The act of jumping over an obstacle.

barrier jump jumping obstacle obstruction

2. hurdle (Verb)

bound clear down gallop go over hop jump jump over leap mount negotiate overcome run scale spring surmount vault

hurdle (Verb) — (sport) jump a hurdle.

overleap vault