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water jump

American

noun

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

water jump British

noun

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

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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 object captured in the 2004 video appears to hover over the water, jump erratically, then peel away.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2022

He missed one down the back, he missed the water jump and missed one or two after that.

From The Guardian • Mar. 12, 2013

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

From Reuters • Aug. 6, 2012

“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

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