Steeplechase
Pronunciation: /ˈstiːpəlˌtʃeɪs/
Steeplechase (noun)
- a horse race where riders jump over fences and water.
- a running race on a track with hurdles and water jumps.
Examples
- The steeplechase was thrilling with its challenging jumps.
- Riders prepared their horses for the steeplechase event.
Common collocations: participate in a steeplechase, steeplechase course, steeplechase event, compete in a steeplechase, steeplechase track