HURDLING Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word hurdling. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HURDLING
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| jumping | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump • the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground | ||||||||
| leaping | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards | ||||||||
| vaulting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • (architecture) a vaulted structure • a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down adjective satellite • revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights | ||||||||
| bounding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • confined by bonds • held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union • secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form noun • a line determining the limits of an area • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • the greatest possible degree of something • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to') governed by fate • covered or wrapped with a bandage • headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students' • bound by an oath • bound by contract • confined in the bowels verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • spring back; spring away from an impact | ||||||||
| hopping | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot) • twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer • an informal dance where popular music is played verb • jump lightly • move quickly from one place to another • travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc. • traverse as if by a short airplane trip • jump across • make a jump forward or upward | ||||||||
| skipping | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • a gait in which steps and hops alternate • a mistake resulting from neglect verb • bypass • intentionally fail to attend • jump lightly • leave suddenly • bound off one point after another • cause to skip over a surface | ||||||||
| springing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring • a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed • a natural flow of ground water • a point at which water issues forth • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • develop into a distinctive entity • spring back; spring away from an impact • develop suddenly • produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly | ||||||||
| vault | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a burial chamber (usually underground) • a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables • an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof • the act of jumping over an obstacle verb • jump across or leap over (an obstacle) • bound vigorously | ||||||||
