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Chasing

verb
/ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 2.6

Definitions

1.verbTo pursue.
2.verbTo 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
"I need something to chase this shot with."
3.verbTo attempt to win by scoring the required number of runs in the final innings.
"Australia will be chasing 217 for victory on the final day."
4.verbTo swing at a pitch outside of the strike zone, typically an outside pitch
5.verbTo produce enough offense to cause the pitcher to be removed
"The rally chased the starter."
6.verbTo groove; indent.
7.verbTo place piping or wiring in a groove encased within a wall or floor, or in a hidden space encased by a wall.
"chase the pipe"
8.verbTo cut (the thread of a screw).
9.verbTo decorate (metal) by engraving or embossing.
10.nounEngraved or embossed decoration.
"gold with chasings of silver"

Synonyms

pursuepursuitgo aftertrailchase afterfollowingtagtrackchamferfurrowdogtail

Rhymes With

facingbracingtracingdebasingpacingembracinglacingcasing
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