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hurdleing


Meanings
  • verb

    The act of hurdling is clearing an obstacle, typically a row of barriers, by jumping over them.

    - "During the race, the athletes had to hurdle over seven barriers."
    - "The high jumper hurdled the bar at 2.20 meters to set a new record."

Variants
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hurdle , hurdled , hurdler , hurdlers , hurdles , hurdling
Etymology
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From Old French 'hurdler' or 'hurdelier', meaning 'to leap over a barrier'.


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 term 'hurdle' can also be used metaphorically to describe any obstacle or challenge that needs to be overcome.


Related Concepts
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  1. Barrier: A physical or metaphorical obstacle that needs to be overcome.

  2. Track and field: A sport that involves athletic competition in various events, including hurdling.


Culture
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Hurdling is a common event in track and field athletics, and has been a part of the Olympic Games since 1896. It requires a combination of power, speed, and agility, and is often used as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles in life.

How to Memorize "hurdleing"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of jumping over a row of barriers. Imagine the feeling of clearing each hurdle and the satisfaction of completing the race.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'hurdle' with the image of a high jump bar. Remember that hurdling involves jumping over multiple obstacles.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Hurdle Over Barriers Easily' to remember the definition of hurdling.


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