Word: steeplechase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: stee
ple
chase
Definition: A horse race, either across open country, or over an obstacle course
Morphemes:
Affix: steep
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The steep side of a mountain etc; a slope or acclivity.
Affix: -le
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A suffix forming adjectives from verbs with the meaning of "prone to; tending to; apt to; capable of"; compare -ative.
Affix: chase
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One or more riders who are ahead of the peloton and trying to join the race or stage leaders.