chiefhurdle
nounUK /tʃiːf ˈhɜːdl/
US /tʃiːf ˈhɜːrdl/
The biggest problem that makes it hard to finish something.
The chief hurdle to our treehouse plan was finding enough wood.
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2. The most important fence a horse must jump in a race.
The chief hurdle stood tall at the end of the track.
3. The main thing that slows down a team's progress.
Lack of sleep was the chief hurdle for the players.
4. The hardest part of a test or task.
The chief hurdle of the puzzle was the last clue.