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hurdles
We have found lemma(root) word of hurdles : hurdle.
Definitions
[ˈhəːdl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- one of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump
(e.g: a hurdle race)
- a problem or difficulty that must be overcome
(e.g: many would like to emigrate to the United States, but face formidable hurdles)
- a portable rectangular frame strengthened with withies or wooden bars, used as a temporary fence
Phrases:
- fall at the first hurdle
Origin
:
Old English hyrdel ‘temporary fence’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch horde and German Hürde
[ˈhəːdl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- take part in a hurdle race
(e.g: this gelding hurdled fluently)
- enclose or fence off with hurdles
(e.g: a maze of individual hurdled pens)
Phrases:
- fall at the first hurdle
Origin
:
Old English hyrdel ‘temporary fence’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch horde and German Hürde
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