hordeloop

Dutch

Etymology

From horde (“hurdle”) +‎ loop (“run”).

Pronunciation
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Noun

hordeloop m (plural hordelopen, diminutive hordeloopje n)

  1. athletic discipline in which the runners must also jump regularly placed hurdles
  2. path strewn with obstacles

Derived terms
  • hordeloper

References
  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]
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