STEEPLECHASE

steeplechase

(noun) a horse race over an obstructed course

steeplechase

(noun) a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

steeplechase (plural steeplechases)

(chiefly, British) A horse race, either across open country, or over an obstacle course

An athletics event in which the runners have to run 3000 metres round a track, jumping hurdles and a water obstacle along the way

Verb

steeplechase (third-person singular simple present steeplechases, present participle steeplechasing, simple past and past participle steeplechased)

To take part in a steeplechase event.

Source: Wiktionary



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