n. A track and field running event where the runners have to jump over a number of hurdles.
n. hurdles collectively; frames of twigs, etc. for enclosing land
v. Present participle of hurdle.
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n. a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles
Word Usage
"Oh, when he ran with me up the long-grass slopes, and down the long-grass slopes, it was like hurdling in a dream, for he cleared the grass at every bound, leaping like a deer, a rabbit, or a fox-terrier — you know how they do."