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steeplechase

DEFINITIONS OF: steeplechase

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

Type of:
foot race, footrace, run
a race run on foot

n a horse race over an obstructed course

Types:
Grand National
an annual steeplechase run in Liverpool, England
Type of:
horse race
a contest of speed between horses; usually held for the purpose of betting
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