plural steeplechases
1
: a race in which people riding horses jump over fences, water, etc.
2
: a race in which runners jump over fences and water
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“Steeplechase.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/steeplechase. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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