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Definition of steeplechasing

steeplechasing

/ˈstiːplˌtʃeɪsɪŋ/
stee · ple · chas · ing
Past Simple:steeplechased
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Past Participle:steeplechased
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Present Participle:steeplechasing
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steeplechasing Lexical Profile

steeplechasing Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The equestrian sport of riding in horse races across open country or around a course featuring fences, ditches, hedges, and water jumps.

Example

"Steeplechasing requires immense stamina and agility from both the horse and the jockey."

2

The track-and-field athletics discipline in which runners race around a track over fixed hurdles and water jumps.

Example

"After excelling in middle-distance running, she transitioned to steeplechasing during her second year at university."

• verb

1

To ride or compete in a steeplechase, either on horseback or on foot (present participle of steeplechase).

Example

"They spent the crisp autumn morning steeplechasing across the rolling countryside."

• Nearby Words

steeple
steeplechase
steeplechaser
steeplechasing
steepled
steeply
steepness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from 'steeple' and 'chase', originating from the Irish equestrian tradition of racing cross-country toward a distant church steeple used as a visible landmark.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Steeplechasing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/steeplechasing
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