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Vinony

steeplechase

noun

  1. obstacle race in athletics
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈstiːpəltʃeɪs/

noun

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.

  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 hurdles and a water obstacle along the way.

verb

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.

  1. To take part in a steeplechase event.