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steeplechase

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Main Entry:
stee·ple·chase 
          Listen to the pronunciation of steeplechase
Pronunciation:
\-ˌchās\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
from the use of church steeples as landmarks to guide the riders
Date:
1793
1 a: a horse race across country b: a horse race over a closed course with obstacles (as hedges and walls)2: a footrace of usually 3000 meters over hurdles and a water jump
stee·ple·chas·er 
          Listen to the pronunciation of steeplechaser \-ˌchā-sər\ noun
stee·ple·chas·ing 
          Listen to the pronunciation of steeplechasing \-siŋ\ noun


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