steeplechasing

/ˈstipəlˌtʃeɪsɪŋ/
noun
  1. The sport or activity of racing horses over a course with fences, ditches, and other obstacles.
    • The festival featured several days of steeplechasing events.
    • She has been involved in steeplechasing for over a decade as a trainer.
    • Steeplechasing is a popular equestrian sport in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
  2. The track and field event in which runners race over barriers and water jumps.
    • The water jump is the most challenging part of steeplechasing.
    • He took up steeplechasing in college and later competed internationally.
    • Steeplechasing requires both speed and endurance to clear the obstacles.
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