Associations to the word «Steeplechase»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

STEEPLECHASE, noun. A footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump.
STEEPLECHASE, noun. A horse race over an obstructed course.

Wise words

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