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steeplechase noun 1 a horse race round a course with hurdles, usually in the form of man-made hedges. 2 a track running race where athletes have to jump hurdles and, usually, a water jump. verb, intrans to take part in a steeplechase. steeplechaser noun. steeplechasing noun.
ETYMOLOGY: 18c: so called because, in the original horse races, which were run across open country often from one village to the next, a church steeple would mark the end of the race.

steeplechase noun 1 a horse race round a course with hurdles, usually in the form of man-made hedges. 2 a track running race where athletes have to jump hurdles and, usually, a water jump. verb, intrans to take part in a steeplechase. steeplechaser noun. steeplechasing noun.
ETYMOLOGY: 18c: so called because, in the original horse races, which were run across open country often from one village to the next, a church steeple would mark the end of the race.

steeplechase noun 1 a horse race round a course with hurdles, usually in the form of man-made hedges. 2 a track running race where athletes have to jump hurdles and, usually, a water jump. verb, intrans to take part in a steeplechase. steeplechaser noun. steeplechasing noun.
ETYMOLOGY: 18c: so called because, in the original horse races, which were run across open country often from one village to the next, a church steeple would mark the end of the race.