Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hurd
noun
/hɜːrd/
Definition
A hurdle is a type of barrier used in races or as an obstacle that participants must jump over.
Examples
- She practiced jumping over hurdles every day to prepare for the track meet.
- Getting the funding for her project was a major hurdle that she had to overcome.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a hurdle can refer to any difficult challenge or obstacle that needs to be overcome.
Synonyms
- obstacle
- barrier
- difficulty
- impediment
