STEEPLECHASING

Etymology

Noun

steeplechasing (usually uncountable, plural steeplechasings)

The racing of horses over open country, or over fences.

Athletics over hurdles and a water jump.

Source: Wiktionary


Stee"ple*chas`ing, n.

Definition: The act of riding steeple chases.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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