Definition of steeplechase Steeplechase

/stiˈpʌlʧejˌs/ - [steepulcheys] - stee•ple•chase

We found 6 definitions of steeplechase from 4 different sources.

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What does steeplechase mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: steeplechases

steeplechase - a horse race over an obstructed course
  horse race a contest of speed between horses; usually held for the purpose of betting
steeplechase - a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump
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Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • steeplechase
    stēp′l-chās, n. a horserace run across the open country, over hedges, ditches, walls, and other obstacles.—n. Steep′lechāser, one who rides such

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  • steeplechase, verb, present, 1st person singular of steeplechase (infinitive).
  • steeplechase, verb (infinitive).
  • steeplechase, noun, singular of steeplechases.

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