steeplechase

Etymology

steeple + chase, from horse races in 18th century Ireland in which orientation of the course was by reference to a church steeple.

noun

  1. (chiefly Britain, equestrianism) A horse race, either across open country, or over an obstacle course.
  2. (athletics) An athletics event in which the runners have to run 3000 metres round a track, jumping hurdles and a water obstacle along the way

verb

  1. To take part in a steeplechase event.

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