Steeplechase (Noun)
Meaning 1
A horse race over an obstructed course.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The steeplechase was held at the local horse track, attracting riders from all over the state.
- Riders must complete the steeplechase course in under five minutes without knocking down any hurdles.
- The crowd gasped as the horses thundered over the water jump in the steeplechase event.
- Prior to the steeplechase, riders were required to walk the course and familiarize themselves with each obstacle.
- At the Kentucky Spring Festival, the steeplechase competition was fierce, with several riders vying for first place.
Meaning 2
A footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The athlete trained for months to prepare for the steeplechase event at the Olympic Games.
- The steeplechase was the most anticipated event of the track and field competition, with several world-class runners competing.
- The course for the steeplechase included 28 hurdles and a water jump that tested the runners' endurance and agility.
- The crowd cheered as the runners approached the final hurdle of the steeplechase, with the leader pulling ahead by a narrow margin.
- The steeplechase was a grueling event that pushed the runners to their limits, requiring a combination of speed, strength, and strategy.