Hitch vs. Hurdle — What's the Difference?

To fasten, connect, or attach

A hurdle (UK English, limited US English) is a moveable section of light fence. In the United States, terms such as "panel", "pipe panel" or simply "fence section" are used to describe moveable sections of fencing intended for agricultural use and crowd control; "hurdle" refers primarily to fences used as jumping obstacles for steeplechasing with horses or human track and field competition.

To move or raise by pulling or jerking

One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump

(Informal) To get (a ride) by hitchhiking

A problem or difficulty that must be overcome

(Slang) To marry

A portable rectangular frame strengthened with withies or wooden bars, used as a temporary fence.

To move jerkily

Take part in a hurdle race

To move or walk haltingly

Enclose or fence off with hurdles

(Informal) To hitchhike.

A light portable barrier over which competitors must leap in certain races.

Any of various knots used to secure a line to another object such as a post or ring.

Hurdles A race in which a series of such barriers must be jumped without the competitors' breaking their stride.

A device used to connect one thing to another

A leaping step made off one foot as means of maximizing spring at the end of an approach, as to a dive.

A short jerking motion; a tug

An obstacle or difficulty to be overcome

A hobble or limp

Chiefly British A portable framework made of intertwined branches or wattle and used for temporary fencing.

An impediment or a delay

Chiefly British A frame or sledge on which condemned persons were dragged to execution.

A term of service, especially of military service.

To leap over (a barrier) in or as if in a race.

(Informal) A free ride obtained along a road.

To overcome or deal with successfully; surmount

A sudden pull.

To leap over a barrier or other obstacle.

Any of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope.

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

A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer.

(figuratively) An obstacle, real or perceived, physical or abstract.

(informal) A problem, delay or source of difficulty.

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.

A hidden or unfavorable condition or element.

A sled or crate on which criminals were formerly drawn to the place of execution.

A period of time spent in the military.

To jump over something while running.

A large Californian minnow, Lavinia exilicauda.

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

(transitive) To pull with a jerk.

To overcome an obstacle.

(transitive) To attach, tie or fasten.

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

(informal) To marry oneself to; especially to get hitched.

(T-flapping) hurtle

Clipping of hitchhike, to thumb a ride.

A movable frame of wattled twigs, osiers, or withes and stakes, or sometimes of iron, used for inclosing land, for folding sheep and cattle, for gates, etc.; also, in fortification, used as revetments, and for other purposes.

(intransitive) To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling.

In England, a sled or crate on which criminals were formerly drawn to the place of execution.

(intransitive) To move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; said of something obstructed or impeded.

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

To strike the legs together in going, as horses; to interfere.

To hedge, cover, make, or inclose with hurdles.

To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling.

A light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races

To move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; - said of something obstructed or impeded.

An obstacle that you are expected to overcome;

To hit the legs together in going, as horses; to interfere.

The act of jumping over an obstacle

To hitchhike; - mostly used in the phrase to hitch a ride; as, he hitched his way home; he hitched a ride home.

Jump a hurdle

To hook; to catch or fasten as by a hook or a knot; to make fast, unite, or yoke; as, to hitch a horse, or a halter; hitch your wagon to a star.

To move with hitches; as, he hitched his chair nearer.

A catch; anything that holds, as a hook; an impediment; an obstacle; an entanglement.

The act of catching, as on a hook, etc.

A stop or sudden halt; a stoppage; an impediment; a temporary obstruction; an obstacle; as, a hitch in one's progress or utterance; a hitch in the performance.

A sudden movement or pull; a pull up; as, the sailor gave his trousers a hitch.

A knot or noose in a rope which can be readily undone; - intended for a temporary fastening; as, a half hitch; a clove hitch; a timber hitch, etc.

A small dislocation of a bed or vein.

A period of time spent in military service

The state of inactivity following an interruption;

An unforeseen obstacle

A connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls

A knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it

Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

To hook or entangle;

Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury;

Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched;

Travel by getting free rides from motorists

Connect to a vehicle: