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Meaning of hurdling
The primary meaning of "hurdling" is the act of jumping over obstacles, especially in a athletic context.
Etymology of hurdling
The word "hurdling" originates from the Old English word "hurd" or "hurst", which refers to a fence or a barrier, and the suffix "-ling", which forms a verb indicating the action of jumping or leaping over something
Historically, the term "hurdling" was used to describe the act of jumping over fences or other obstacles, and has since been adopted in athletic contexts to describe a specific type of track and field event
Synonyms
leaping
jumping
bounding
sprinting
racing
rushing
dashing
darting
running
vaulting
clearing
overcoming
surmounting
conquering
defeating
transcending
bypassing
evading
avoiding
skipping
hopping
springing
launching
propelling
thrusting
throwing
casting
hurdling obstacles
navigating
maneuvering
Definitions
- The act of jumping over obstacles, especially in a athletic context, typically in a series of jumps with a short distance between each obstacle
- * The act of overcoming or surmounting difficulties or challenges
Usage Examples
- The athlete excelled at hurdling, setting a new record in the 400-meter hurdles
- * The company had to overcome several hurdles before launching their new product
- * The hikers had to do some hurdling to navigate the rocky terrain
Antonyms
stopping
halting
slowing
pausing
delaying
hesitating
faltering
failing
succumbing
yielding
retreating
withdrawing
recoiling
shrinking
cowering
stumbling
tripping
falling