steeple-chase

Definitions of steeple-chase
  1. noun
    a horse race over an obstructed course
    synonyms: hindernisloop
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    type of:
    draverij, harddraverij, koers, paardenkoers, paardenrennen, paardenwedren, rennen
    a contest of speed between horses; usually held for the purpose of betting
  2. noun
    a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump
    synonyms: hindernisloop
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    type of:
    wedloop
    a race run on foot
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