steeplechase

steeplechase
noun Etymology: from the use of church steeples as landmarks to guide the riders Date: 1793 1. a. a horse race across country b. a horse race over a closed course with obstacles (as hedges and walls) 2. a footrace of usually 3000 meters over hurdles and a water jump • steeplechaser nounsteeplechasing noun

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