What is the meaning of hurdle?

noun

  • A light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races.
  • An obstacle that you are expected to overcome.
    • usage: "the last hurdle before graduation"
  • The act of jumping over an obstacle.

verb

  • Jump a hurdle. .
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