English dictionary
chase
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
noun
- a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time
verb
- cut a furrow into a column
verb
- cut a groove into
verb
- go after with the intent to catch
verb
- pursue someone sexually or romantically
Example sentences
the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
chase silver
The policeman chased the mugger down the alley
the fox chased the rabbit