Synonyms for hurdles

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hurdling

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A sport where athletes or animals run along a track obstructed by regularly placed hurdles that must be leapt over.

   Despite a stumble, he managed to come fourth in the hurdles.

Example sentences

• hurdling Hurdling the wall will make him stronger.

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8 letters

hurdling³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hurdling³ = 3 syllables).