steeplechase
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Definition of steeplechase
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: a horse race across country
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: a horse race over a closed course with obstacles (such as hedges and walls)
2
: a footrace of usually 3000 meters over hurdles and a water jump
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Other Words from steeplechase
steeplechaser
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steeplechasing
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Examples of steeplechase in a Sentence
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Pearland Track Xpress member and Dawson High School student Noah Haileab set a national record in the 2,000-meter steeplechase. — Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, "Houston track and field stars amass 19 AAU national championships," 22 Aug. 2019 Slenning, who just wrapped up his freshman year at Washington, won the men’s steeplechase in 9 minutes, 4.57 seconds. — oregonlive.com, "Former Wilson High runner Alex Slenning, Oregon’s Eric Edwards star at U20 Championships: Oregon track & field rundown," 23 June 2019 Romero captured the women’s 1,500 in 4:42.31 and Forsyth claimed the 3,000 steeplechase in 11:59.30. — Vincent Nguyen, Glendale News-Press, "Looking Back: Conference titles highlight 2018-2019 campaign for Glendale Community College," 9 Aug. 2019 In 15-16, Bryce Knoll of Bel Air placed 19th in the 2,000-meter steeplechase in 7:13.29. — Bill Blewett, baltimoresun.com, "Harford County runners team up, nearly pull upset in 4x800 relay at AAU Jr. Olympics," 8 Aug. 2019 Ostrander won her third straight national championship in the steeplechase last month in a school-record time of 9:37.73. — Rachel Roberts, Anchorage Daily News, "Alaska runner Allie Ostrander decides to go pro," 3 July 2019 The meet record in the steeplechase is 8:12.39 set by the legendary Henry Rono of Washington State in 1978. — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diegans capture titles at NCAA track and field championships," 12 June 2019 But at Wheaton College, running the 5,000-meter race — his best time 16:47 — and competing in the steeplechase, Wickham became enamored of something far beyond the sport. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star, "Three college athletes, one coach, all pastors at same Greenfield church," 11 July 2019 Five of the 12 women who advanced to the steeplechase finals are also on the start list for the 5,000 meters. — Beth Bragg, Anchorage Daily News, "Allie Ostrander clears first hurdles on quest for NCAA three-peat in the steeplechase," 7 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'steeplechase.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for steeplechase
steeplechase
noun
English Language Learners Definition of steeplechase
: a race in which people riding horses jump over fences, water, etc.
: a race in which runners jump over fences and water
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steeplechase
noun
stee·ple·chase
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Kids Definition of steeplechase
1
: a horse race across country
2
: a race on a course that has hedges, walls, and ditches to be crossed
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