steeplechase

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I do not think his going and riding in the steeplechase was an act of direct disobedience.

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  1. noun Sports A horserace across open country or over an obstacle course.
  2. noun Sports A footrace of usually 3,000 meters over a closed track with four hurdles and a water obstacle.
  3. noun A course of action containing many obstacles.

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  1. From the use of church steeples as landmarks.
 

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/ˈstipltʃeɪs/
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