What is the meaning of hurdles?

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.
  • A footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles.

verb

  • Jump a hurdle.
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