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The business is a very tricky obstacle course, and you should be very clear about work begetting work. If you're not working, you're not interesting.
Elisabeth Rohm

Meaning of "obstacle course" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OBSTACLE COURSE

obstacle course  [ˈɒbstəkəl kɔːs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OBSTACLE COURSE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Obstacle course is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OBSTACLE COURSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

obstacle course

Obstacle course

An obstacle course is a series of challenging physical obstacles an individual or team must navigate usually while being timed. Obstacle courses can include running, climbing, jumping, crawling, swimming, and balancing elements with the aim of testing speed and endurance. Sometimes a course involves mental tests.

Definition of obstacle course in the English dictionary

The definition of obstacle course in the dictionary is in a race, an obstacle course is a series of obstacles that people have to go over or round in order to complete the race. Other definition of obstacle course is if you refer to a situation as an obstacle course, you mean that it is full of difficulties which have to be overcome before you can get or achieve what you want.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OBSTACLE COURSE


coarse
kɔːs
concourse
ˈkɒnkɔːs
corse
kɔːs
course
kɔːs
discourse
ˈdɪskɔːs
intercourse
ˈɪntəˌkɔːs
matter-of-course
ˈmætərəvˌkɔːs
mini-course
ˈmɪnɪˌkɔːs
racecourse
ˈreɪsˌkɔːs
recourse
rɪˈkɔːs
scorse
skɔːs
watercourse
ˈwɔːtəˌkɔːs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OBSTACLE COURSE

obstacle
obstacle race
obstet.
obstetric
obstetric stethoscope
obstetrical
obstetrically
obstetrician
obstetrics
obstinacies
obstinacy
obstinate
obstinately
obstinateness
obstipation
obstreperate
obstreperous
obstreperously
obstreperousness
obstriction

WORDS THAT END LIKE OBSTACLE COURSE

as a matter of course
assault course
Bourse
collision course
correspondence course
crash course
golf course
in due course
lay a course
lecture course
main course
management course
matter of course
nurse
of course
par for the course
required course
run its course
sexual intercourse
training course
universe of discourse

Synonyms and antonyms of obstacle course in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «obstacle course» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OBSTACLE COURSE

Find out the translation of obstacle course to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of obstacle course from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «obstacle course» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

障碍训练场
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

carrera de obstáculos
570 millions of speakers

English

obstacle course
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बाधा कोर्स
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بالطبع عقبة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

полоса препятствий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pista de obstáculos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাধা ডিঙ্গানো দৌর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

parcours d´obstacles
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kursus halangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hindernisstrecke
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

障害物コース
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

장애물 코스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mesthine mesthi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chướng ngại vật
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தடையை நிச்சயமாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अडथळा कोर्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

engel kursu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

percorso a ostacoli
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Oczywiście przeszkodą
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

смуга перешкод
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cursă cu obstacole
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πορεία εμπόδιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hindernisbaan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hinderbana
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hinderløype
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of obstacle course

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OBSTACLE COURSE»

The term «obstacle course» is quite widely used and occupies the 54.979 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OBSTACLE COURSE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about obstacle course

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3 QUOTES WITH «OBSTACLE COURSE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word obstacle course.
1
Foster Friess
Would-be adoptive parents have to struggle for years through a bureaucratic obstacle course at an average cost of $30,000.
2
Elisabeth Rohm
The business is a very tricky obstacle course, and you should be very clear about work begetting work. If you're not working, you're not interesting.
3
Jill Wagner
'Wipeout' is a giant obstacle course for adults of all shapes, sizes, and ages. Whoever wins takes home $50,000 and gets to brag to all of their coworkers that they made it out alive!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBSTACLE COURSE»

Discover the use of obstacle course in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to obstacle course and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Ultimate Obstacle Race Training: Crush the World's Toughest ...
Packed with easy-to-follow workouts and step-by-step instructions, this book will help you develop the speed and strength you'll need to crush any obstacle.
Brett Stewart, 2012
2
Mensa the Mind Obstacle Course
This collection of mental gymnastics is the ultimate brain challenge.
Dave Chatten, Elizabeth MacDonald, Carolyn Skitt, 2001
3
Moving with a Purpose: Developing Programs for Preschoolers ...
The obstacle course, as with most learning experiences in this chapter, can incorporate practice of a variety of skills into one activity. The following seven obstacle courses can each incorporate practice of locomotor skills and balance along ...
Renee M. McCall, Diane H. Craft, 2000
4
Teambuilding with Teens: Activities for Leadership, Decision ...
The level of challenge depends on the individual. An example of CbC for this activity might be that a teen who is anxious about wearing a blindfold can offer to participate as the Traveler by wearing it through at least half of the obstacle course, ...
Mariam G. MacGregor, 2007
5
Step by Step: A Complete Movement Education Curriculum
I cannot begin to express how wonderful, how fun, how valuable, a good obstacle course can be. Stations are separate activities shared by small groups of children — like academic centers in the classroom. Groups remain at one station for a ...
Sheila Kogan, 2003
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6-minute Messages for Children
The "Follow Me" Obstacle Course Theme: Discipleship Bible Text: My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never die, and no one can steal them out of my hand Qohn 10:27-28).
Donald Hinchey, 1993
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Obstacle Course
After shrewd and sexy Finny Aletter abandons her career in high finance to become an honest carpenter, she finds herself sleuthing amid Denver's elite to clear her friend of wrongful murder charges
Yvonne Montgomery, 1990
8
Running the Obstacle Course to Sexual and Reproductive ...
The four studies presented in this book examine this obstacle course to social change, post-ICPD, in Latin America. Two of the studies focus on advocacy initiatives and/or organizations. They aim to illuminate the facilitating factors as well as ...
Bonnie Shepard, 2006
9
How Smart Is Your Dog?: 30 Fun Science Activities with Your Pet
YOU WILL NEED: Have you ever run an obstacle course? Police dogs and army dogs train on tough obstacle courses, and dogs competing in the sport of dog agility also run obstacle courses. Most dogs really love it and have a lot of fun as  ...
D. Caroline Coile, 2004
10
Obstacle Race Training Bible: The #1 Resource to Prepare for ...
It's a combination that also requires a very different approach to training and preparation, and that's what this book provides.
James Villepigue, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBSTACLE COURSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term obstacle course is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dogs get obstacle course workout at 4-H contest
The obstacle course was enough to make most humans tired. But Darcy, Meghan Krueger's mixed breed, didn't seem to mind. The dog dashed ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Westport hosting Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course and 5K run
WESTPORT – The Westport Community Building Shelter House and Ball field will host the Westport Ninja Warrior 5K and Obstacle Course on ... «Greensburg Daily News, Jul 15»
3
Racers participate in Sisu challenge, a blue collar obstacle course
HOUGHTON — Sisu means perseverance and determination and participants in this weekend's obstacles course are going to need a lot of it. «ABC 10 News NOW, Jul 15»
4
The Mudder of all obstacle courses is back
Also new this year is the Fruit Shoot Mini Mudder – a one-mile kid-friendly obstacle course for children aged 7 to 12 and 42 inches tall and over. «Philly.com, Jul 15»
5
Maine county authorizes K-9 obstacle course
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Monday to authorize the sheriff to use the $500 from the sale of a dog cage to buy material to build a K-9 ... «CorrectionsOne, Jul 15»
6
Mobile becomes obstacle course for GORUCK Challenge
The city of Mobile became an obstacle course for about 20 people this past weekend. It's called the GORUCK Challenge. The GORUCK uses ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
7
Thumbs Up to horse obstacle course, Pomplun and Dottie …
Thumbs up to an obstacle course for horses. The Rock County Board's Public Works Committee was wise to approve the five-station obstacle ... «Gazettextra, Jul 15»
8
SATURDAY: Westcrest Park celebration to include bouncy house …
That's coming up Saturday, and today Parks shared more details: Music, balsa-wood planemaking, a bouncy house, and an obstacle course ... «West Seattle Blog, Jul 15»
9
Adventure Obstacle Course to be added to Warfield Park
GREENVILLE — Folks will soon get to have fun on a slalom run and log pile, thanks to a recent grant to be used to create an obstacle course at ... «Delta Democrat Times, Jul 15»
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Alpaca/Llama Obstacle Course winners
Alpaca/Llama. Class 1. 1. Mariah Cotsamire. 2. Haley Thomas. 3. Maria Smith. 4. Naomi Bell. Class 2. 1. Allison Brause. 2. Rachel Bell. 3. «Bucyrus Telegraph Forum, Jul 15»

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