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steeplechase

steep·lec·hase

UK/ˈstiːpəltʃeɪs/ US/ˈstipʌˌltʃeɪs/ uncommon uk

noun

1.

a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump

2.

Origin

Compound of steeple + chase, from horse races in 18th century Ireland in which orientation of the course was by reference to a church steeple.

Phrases

  • Grand National

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