hurdles

/ˈhʌrdəlz/
/ˈhʌdəlz/
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Definitions of hurdles
  1. noun
    a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles
    synonyms: hurdle race, hurdling
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    type of:
    track event
    a footrace performed on a track (indoor or outdoor)
Pronunciation
US
/ˈhʌrdəlz/
UK
/ˈhʌdəlz/
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