obstacle course

noun

|Updated on: 5 Aug 2018

Examples: obstacle course in a Sentence

Definition of obstacle course

: a military training course filled with obstacles (such as hurdles, fences, walls, and ditches) that must be negotiated; broadly : a series of obstacles that must be overcome

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Examples of obstacle course in a Sentence

We finally made it through the bureaucratic obstacle course and got our visas.

Recent Examples of obstacle course from the Web

As part of the 7-on-7 Red Grange Classic on June 29 in Wheaton, linemen take part in events such as the bench press, obstacle course and tug of war.

— steve reaven, chicagotribune.com, "Maine South tackle Peter Skoronski ready to meet expectations," 9 July 2018
The Broward College Tigertail Lake Recreational Center in Dania Beach has opened the Tigertail Aqua Challenge, an 8,000-square-foot inflatable water obstacle course and playground that tests balance and strength.

— jennifer jhon, South Florida Parenting, "Aqua Challenge now open in Dania Beach," 19 June 2018
The parks offer obstacle courses and a two-story doghouse for small dogs to explore.

— ingrid wilgen, San Antonio Express-News, "Dog parks offer off-leash time and a place to play," 11 June 2018
Mighty Mud Mania Anyone who loves obstacle courses and getting muddy will have a blast at Mighty Mud Mania.

— sonja haller, azcentral, "Best kids things to do in Phoenix this June: Westgate, Phoenix Art Museum, movie nights," 1 June 2018
The KidsFest will include a bounce house obstacle course and several activities, games and prizes.

— tyler langan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Enjoy food, music and more at Menomonee Falls Memorial Fest May 26," 14 May 2018
The festival includes carnival games and prizes, shopping, auctions, petting zoos, obstacle courses and more for all ages.

— laura groch, sandiegouniontribune.com, "North County School News, April 19," 19 Apr. 2018
Olympic Park offers several less strenuous activities, including several obstacle courses and a museum.

— christopher elliott, USA TODAY, "Family travel: Have a backup plan if your itinerary melts away," 17 Mar. 2018
However, most of these OCR-specific features aren’t built to handle serious obstacle courses.

— ariella gintzler, Outside Online, "Testing Ultimate Direction’s New OCR Vest," 12 July 2018

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First Known Use of obstacle course

1942

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OBSTACLE COURSE Defined for English Language Learners

obstacle course

noun

Definition of obstacle course for English Language Learners

: a series of objects that people or animals in a race have to jump or climb over, go around, go under, etc.
: a training area for soldiers that is filled with objects (such as hurdles, ditches, walls, etc.) that the soldiers have to jump or climb over, go around, go under, etc.
: a series of problems, events, or requirements that make it difficult to do something