Chase

Word CHASE
Character 5
Hyphenation chase
Pronunciations /tʃeɪs/

Definitions and meanings of "Chase"

What do we mean by chase?

A rectangular steel or iron frame into which pages or columns of type are locked for printing or plate making. noun

A groove cut in an object; a slot. noun

A trench or channel for drainpipes or wiring. noun

The part of a gun in front of the trunnions. noun

The cavity of a mold. noun

To groove; indent. transitive verb

To cut (the thread of a screw). transitive verb

To decorate (metal) by engraving or embossing. transitive verb

To follow rapidly in order to catch or overtake; pursue. intransitive verb

To follow (game) in order to capture or kill; hunt. intransitive verb

To seek the favor or company of persistently. intransitive verb

To put to flight; drive. intransitive verb

To cause (an opposing pitcher) to be removed from a game by batting well. intransitive verb

To swing at and miss (a pitch, especially one out of the strike zone). intransitive verb

To go or follow in pursuit. intransitive verb

To go hurriedly; rush. intransitive verb

The act of chasing; pursuit. noun

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.

Anything being chased, especially a vessel in time of war.

A wild animal that is hunted.

Any of the guns that fire directly ahead or astern; either a bow chase or stern chase.

(real tennis) The occurrence of a second bounce by the ball in certain areas of the court, giving the server the chance, later in the game, to "play off" the chase from the receiving end and possibly win the point.

(real tennis) A division of the floor of a gallery, marked by a figure or otherwise; the spot where a ball falls, and between which and the dedans the adversary must drive the ball in order to gain a point.

One or more riders who are ahead of the peloton and trying to join the race or stage leaders.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Chase

The word "chase" in example sentences

Mansell was third in the title chase with Piquet fourth, the top four covered by 17 points. ❋ Maurice Hamilton (2008)

As the sport's most popular driver, his participation in the title chase raises the profile of the 10-race series. ❋ Unknown (2011)

There were 19 rounds last year, one of the closest-fought championships on record with an unprecedented four drivers still mathematically in the title chase at the final race in Abu ❋ Unknown (2011)

The British driver, who was representing his McLaren team at the fourth annual Moscow City Racing show, is 95 points behind Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel in the title chase as the season reaches the halfway stage. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Deer Valley also catches a break in the title chase because two-time champion Peoria Sunrise Mountain is now in 4A-I. ❋ Odeen Domingo (2010)

Nico Rosberg 50 points to ten in the title chase and whilst his fellow Teuton has once started on the front row and twice ascended the podium, the Kerpen native has yet to begin any higher than seventh or take the chequered flag any higher than sixth. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Tuesday - when Armstrong also lost crucial time in the title chase because he had to change a flat tire. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It was notable that he talked about the title chase in the past tense. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Brookes, riding HM Plant Honda, goes into these races sensing that he can take the lead in the title chase for the first time, having closed within four points of Hill who has had a problematic last two rounds. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Hill leads the title chase 90-56 points over Brookes, while Easton move 50-41 ahead of his hospitalised team-mate James Ellison. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The 1-0 win, thanks to a diving header from Surprise Moriri, moved Downs three points behind log leaders and defending champions SuperSport United as the title chase heads for a grandstand finish between these two Pretoria city rivals. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Force India now sitting pretty in a very solid sixth spot in the title chase, and the ❋ Unknown (2010)

And to do that and still retain the runner-up position - and the advantage in the title chase heading to his home outing at ❋ Unknown (2010)

Despite currently languishing a lowly eighth in the title chase - a full 42 points adrift of F1 2010 World Championship leader Lewis Hamilton - Ferrari star ❋ Unknown (2010)

Just as well, given that Wenger added the title chase would have been "finished" had they not prevailed. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Mark Cronje and Robert Paisley are fourth in the title chase and will now be expected to support Gemmell's title aspirations while, in the VW camp, Hergen Fekken and Pierre Arries, double defending champions and winners of the opening round in kwaZulu-Natal - are out of title contention after recording three consecutive non-finishes. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Levi looked like he might play himself out of the title chase Saturday. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Tuesday-when Armstrong also lost crucial time in the title chase because he had to change a flat tire. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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