a portable framework, usu of interlaced branches and stakes, used esp for enclosing land or livestock
a frame formerly used for dragging traitors to execution
a light barrier jumped by athletes, horses, dogs, etc in certain races
(in pl, but treated as sing. or pl) any of various races over hurdles: compare flat race, steeplechase (1a)
a barrier, obstacle, or testing experience
a number of hurdles to surmount
[Old English hyrdel]