chases
/ˈtʃeɪsɪz/noun
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The act of one who chases another; a pursuit.
A hunt.
A children's game where one player chases another.
A large country estate where game may be shot or hunted.
verb
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To pursue.
To consume another beverage immediately after drinking hard liquor, typically something better tasting or less harsh such as soda or beer; to use a drink as a chaser
Example: I need something to chase this shot with.
To attempt to win by scoring the required number of runs in the final innings.
Example: Australia will be chasing 217 for victory on the final day.
To swing at a pitch outside of the strike zone, typically an outside pitch
noun
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A rectangular steel or iron frame into which pages or columns of type are locked for printing or plate-making.
noun
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A groove cut in an object; a slot: the chase for the quarrel on a crossbow.
A trench or channel or other encasement structure for encasing (archaically spelled enchasing) drainpipes or wiring; a hollow space in the wall of a building encasing ventilation ducts, chimney flues, wires, cables or plumbing.
The part of a gun in front of the trunnions.
The cavity of a mold.
verb
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To groove; indent.
To place piping or wiring in a groove encased within a wall or floor, or in a hidden space encased by a wall.
Example: chase the pipe
To cut (the thread of a screw).
To decorate (metal) by engraving or embossing.