Obstacle vs. Hurdle

Obstaclenoun

Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress

Obstaclenoun

That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral.

Obstaclenoun

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted;

Obstaclenoun

an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

Obstaclenoun

a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress

Obstacle

An obstacle (also called a barrier, impediment, or stumbling block) is an object, thing, action or situation that causes an obstruction. Different types of obstacles include physical, economic, biopsychosocial, cultural, political, technological and military.

Hurdlenoun

An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.

Hurdlenoun

A perceived obstacle.

Hurdlenoun

A movable frame of wattled twigs, osiers, or withes and stakes, or sometimes of iron, used for enclosing land, for folding sheep and cattle, for gates, etc.; also, in fortification, used as revetments, and for other purposes.

Hurdlenoun

A sled or crate on which criminals were formerly drawn to the place of execution.

Hurdlenoun

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Hurdleverb

To jump over something while running.

Hurdleverb

To compete in the track and field events of hurdles (e.g. high hurdles).

Hurdleverb

To overcome an obstacle.

Hurdleverb

To hedge, cover, make, or enclose with hurdles.

Hurdleverb

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Hurdlenoun

A movable frame of wattled twigs, osiers, or withes and stakes, or sometimes of iron, used for inclosing land, for folding sheep and cattle, for gates, etc.; also, in fortification, used as revetments, and for other purposes.

Hurdlenoun

In England, a sled or crate on which criminals were formerly drawn to the place of execution.

Hurdlenoun

An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which men or horses leap in a race.

Hurdleverb

To hedge, cover, make, or inclose with hurdles.

Hurdlenoun

a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races

Hurdlenoun

an obstacle that you are expected to overcome;

Hurdlenoun

the act of jumping over an obstacle

Hurdleverb

jump a hurdle

Hurdlenoun

one of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump

Hurdlenoun

a hurdle race

Hurdlenoun

a problem or difficulty that must be overcome

Hurdlenoun

a portable rectangular frame strengthened with withies or wooden bars, used as a temporary fence.

Hurdlenoun

a horse race over a series of hurdles

Hurdlenoun

a frame on which traitors were dragged to execution.

Hurdleverb

take part in a hurdle race

Hurdleverb

jump over (a hurdle or other obstacle) while running

Hurdleverb

enclose or fence off with hurdles

Hurdle

A hurdle (UK English, limited US English) is a moveable section of light fence. In the United States, terms such as , or simply are used to describe moveable sections of fencing intended for agricultural use and crowd control; refers primarily to fences used as jumping obstacles for steeplechasing with horses or human track and field competition.