hurdle

Meanings

• noun

  An obstacle in the form of a high fence with bars or hurdles, set for athletes to jump over in a race.

  - "In the hurdles race, each athlete must clear five hurdles."
  - "The hurdle is a common obstacle in track and field events."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɝdəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hurdle
dribble , noble , nobleble , stable , table

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Variants

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hurdle , hurdles , hurdled , hurdler , hurdlers , hurdling

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Etymology

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Originally meant a 'higher place' or 'eminence'. The term came to be used for a high fence or barrier to be jumped over in hunting or racing.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the 110-meter hurdles is held by Aries Merritt, with a time of 12.80 seconds.

2. The first recorded hurdle races were held in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC.

3. The term 'hurdle' comes from the Old English word 'hyrdela', meaning 'a higher place' or 'eminence'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Track and Field: The hurdle is a popular event in track and field athletics, along with other events such as the long jump, high jump, shot put, and discus throw.

2. Olympic Games: The hurdle event has been a part of the Olympic Games since their modern revival in 1896. It is contested in various distances, with the most common being the 110-meter hurdles for men and the 100-meter hurdles for women.

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Culture

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The hurdle event has been a part of the Olympic Games since their modern revival in 1896. It is a popular track and field event that requires speed, agility, and precision.

How to Memorize "hurdle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a high fence with bars or hurdles. Envision yourself jumping over them in a track and field event.
   - Visualize the hurdle as a tall, wooden structure with bars that need to be cleared in order to successfully complete a race.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the hurdle with the idea of overcoming obstacles or challenges. Think about the determination and focus required to clear each hurdle in a race.
   - Associate the hurdle with the Olympics and the idea of athletic competition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hurdles Help Hurdle Hoppers' to remember the meaning of hurdle. Use the acronym 'Highly Underestimated Race Demanding Excellence' to remember the challenge and importance of the hurdle event.

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