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Meaning of chasing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

chasing

Pronunciation:/ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To pursue.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. To swing at a pitch outside of the strike zone, typically an outside pitch

verb

Definitions

  1. To groove; indent.

  2. 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

  3. To cut (the thread of a screw).

  4. To decorate (metal) by engraving or embossing.

noun

Definitions

  1. Engraved or embossed decoration.

    Example: gold with chasings of silver