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First Known Use: 1793
in the meaning defined at sense 1a
See Words from the same year: a race in which people riding horses jump over fences, water, etc.
: a race in which runners jump over fences and water
See words that rhyme with steeplechase Spanish Central: Translation of steeplechase Nglish: Translation of steeplechase for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about steeplechase
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