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steeplechase

noun
/ˈstiːpəltʃeɪs/

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.

Definitions

  1. 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…

    An athletics event in which the runners have to run 3000 metres round a track, jumping hurdles and a water obstacle along the way.

  3. To take part in a steeplechase event.

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Derived

steeplechaser

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA