n.
Pronunciation: - ˌ ch ā s
Function: 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 \ - ˌ ch ā -s ə r \ noun
– stee · ple · chas · ing \ -si ŋ \ noun