steeplechase

stee·ple·chase

noun \-ˌchās\

Definition of STEEPLECHASE

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 \-ˌchā-sər\ noun

— stee·ple·chas·ing \-siŋ\ noun

Origin of STEEPLECHASE

from the use of church steeples as landmarks to guide the riders

First Known Use: 1793

Rhymes with STEEPLECHASE

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