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steeplechase

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12
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/ˈstiːpəltʃeɪs/

Definition of steeplechase

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

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

  1. (British)A horse race, either across open country, or over an obstacle course.
  2. 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

  1. To take part in a steeplechase event.

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Etymology

Compound of steeple + chase, from horse races in 18th century Ireland in which orientation of the course was by reference to a church steeple.

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