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Definition of hurdler

hurdler

/ˈhɜːr.dlɚ/
hur · dler
Plural:hurdlers
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hurdler Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An athlete or horse that competes in races involving leaping over a series of upright barriers.

Example

"The Olympic hurdler cleared the final barrier cleanly to win the gold medal in record time."

2

British A craftsperson who makes portable rectangular frames of woven hazel or willow twigs used for fencing.

Example

"The traditional hurdler spent the afternoon weaving split hazel rods into sturdy garden panels."

• Rhymes for hurdler

• Nearby Words

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hurl
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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century in the sense of a craftsman who weaves wooden hurdles, from Middle English 'hurdel' (a portable woven frame of twigs) plus the agentive suffix '-er'. The athletic sense emerged in the late 19th century with the rise of modern track-and-field competitions.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hurdler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hurdler
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