noun · rare

steeplechase

steeple·chase

steeplechase · steeplechases

стипль-чез

Steeplechase, Hindernislauf

A horse race, either across open country, or over an obstacle courseA horse race, either across open country, or over an obstacle course.

/ˈstiːpəltʃeɪs/

Meaning

2 senses

(UK)A horse race, either across open country, or over an obstacle course.
Steeplechase
стипль-чезstiplʹ-čez
a horse race over an obstructed course
An athletics event in which the runners have to run 3000 metres round a track, jumping hurdles and a water obstacle along the way.
Hindernislauf
a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump

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By meaning 1

horse race:

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By meaning 2

horse race:

athletics event:

Compound of steeple + chase, from horse races in 18th century Ireland in which orientation

Compound of steeple + chase, from horse races in 18th century Ireland in which orientation of the course was by reference to a church steeple.

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plural: steeplechases

Singular	steeplechase
Plural	steeplechases

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