FinnHun Finnish-Hungarian-English on-line dictionary and thesaurus

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

n A perceived obstacle.

n 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.

n (UK|obsolete) A sled or crate on which criminals were formerly drawn to the place of execution.

v To jump over something while running.

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

v To overcome an obstacle.

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