steeplechaser

/ˈstipəlˌtʃeɪsər/
noun
  1. A horse that competes in a steeplechase, a race over fences and ditches.
    • The trainer spent months preparing the steeplechaser for the big event.
    • That black stallion is a famous steeplechaser known for its speed and jumping ability.
    • The steeplechaser cleared every fence with ease and won the race.
  2. A person who rides a horse in a steeplechase.
    • The steeplechaser wore a bright helmet and silks during the race.
    • She became a professional steeplechaser after years of training.
    • As a young steeplechaser, he dreamed of winning the Grand National.
  3. A runner who competes in the steeplechase event in track and field, which involves jumping over barriers and water jumps.
    • He is an Olympic steeplechaser from Kenya.
    • The steeplechaser trained hard to improve her time over the water jump.
    • The steeplechaser stumbled at the last barrier but still finished the race.
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