hurdle

Meanings

1. 1
   noun An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
2. 2
   noun A perceived obstacle.
3. 3
   noun A movable frame of wattled twigs, osiers, or withes and stakes, or sometimes of iron, used for enclosing land, for folding sheep and cattle, for gates, etc.; also, in fortification, used as revetments, and for other purposes.
4. 4
   noun A sled or crate on which criminals were formerly drawn to the place of execution.
5. 5
   verb To jump over something while running.
6. 6
   verb To compete in the track and field events of hurdles (e.g. high hurdles).
7. 7
   verb To overcome an obstacle.
8. 8
   verb To hedge, cover, make, or enclose with hurdles.