word
steeplechase
STEE-pul-chayz
ˈstiːpəltʃeɪzListen
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Syllable breakdown
steeplechase
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Dictionary meaning
A horse race over a course including fences and obstacles; also an athletics track event with water jumps and hurdles.
Examples
- The steeplechase at Cheltenham is one of the most thrilling events in the National Hunt calendar.
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