Steeplechase Definition
stēpəl-chās
steeplechase, steeplechasing
noun
A cross-country horse race.
Webster's New World
A horserace across open country or over an obstacle course.
American Heritage
A horse race run over a prepared course with artificial obstructions, such as ditches, hedges, and walls.
Webster's New World
A cross-country footrace or one run over a prepared course with ditches and other obstacles.
Webster's New World
A course of action containing many obstacles.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
verb
To ride or run in a steeplechase.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Steeplechase
Noun
Singular:
steeplechase
Plural:
steeplechasesOrigin of Steeplechase
From the use of church steeples as landmarks
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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