Word: steeplechaser
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: stee
ple
chas
er
Definition: A horse or human athlete who participates in steeplechase racing
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.
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: One who enjoys.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -aris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to.