hurdles
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Meaning · English
A sport where athletes or animals run along a track obstructed by regularly placed hurdles that must be leapt over.
Noun
Examples
Despite a stumble, he managed to come fourth in the hurdles.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hurdles” mean?
A sport where athletes or animals run along a track obstructed by regularly placed hurdles that must be leapt over.
Is “hurdles” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.