steeplechase

/ˌstipəlˈtʃeɪs/
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Other forms: steeplechases

Definitions of steeplechase
  1. noun
    a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump
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    type of:
    foot race, footrace, run
    a race run on foot
  2. noun
    a horse race over an obstructed course
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    types:
    Grand National
    an annual steeplechase run in Liverpool, England
    type of:
    horse race
    a contest of speed between horses; usually held for the purpose of betting
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