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hurdle

noun verb

The act of jumping over an obstacle

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Word length
6
Starts with
H
Ends with
E
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
10

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noun

  1. The act of jumping over an obstacle

noun

  1. A light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races

noun

  1. An obstacle that you are expected to overcome

    “The last hurdle before graduation”

verb

  1. Jump a hurdle

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The last hurdle before graduation

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