STEEPLECHASE


Meaning of STEEPLECHASE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˌchās ]

noun

Etymology: from the use of church steeples as landmarks to guide the riders

Date: 1793

1.

a. : a horse race across country

b. : a horse race over a closed course with obstacles (as hedges and walls)

2. : a footrace of usually 3000 meters over hurdles and a water jump

• stee·ple·chas·er -ˌchā-sər noun

• stee·ple·chas·ing -siŋ noun

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