water jump

American  

noun

1. any small body of water that a horse must jump over, as in a steeplechase.

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water jump British  

noun

1. a ditch, brook, or pond over which athletes or horses must jump in a steeplechase or similar contest

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Etymology

Origin of water jump

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

There was further injury heartbreak for Sarah Tait, who fell at a water jump less than two minutes into her women's 3,000m steeplechase heat.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

The four-meter wide water jump was a particular challenge.

From Reuters • Aug. 6, 2012

Well before the 12:30 start time here, the grounds were packed, hundreds of fans lining up around the Wind in the Willows-themed water jump and around the sundial.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2012

This race is chiefly notable for the amazing horsemanship of a young Fred Winter on Shaef, whose bridle came adrift at the water jump on the first circuit.

From The Guardian • Apr. 23, 2010

“We’ll stay here and have our drink. Then we’ll go down and stand at the water jump for the steeplechase.”

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway