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steeplechasing

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.14 in modern English

Syllables
steeplechas-ing
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
2
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The racing of horses over open country, or over fences.

Uncountable

noun

Athletics over hurdles and a water jump.

Uncountable

Etymology

From steeple + chasing.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

steeplechasings (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

steeplechase

Synonyms

jump racing

Questions

What does steeplechasing mean?
The racing of horses over open country, or over fences.
Where does steeplechasing come from?
From steeple + chasing.

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