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to chase
01
to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them
Transitive: to chase sb/sth
Example
The police officer chased the suspect through the narrow alleys, determined to apprehend him.
The children gleefully chased the ice cream truck as it made its way through the neighborhood.
The dog excitedly chased the ball across the park.
02
to create a groove or indentation, typically by engraving or cutting into a surface
Transitive: to chase a design
Example
The artisan carefully chased intricate patterns into the metal surface.
The sculptor used a chisel to chase the design into the marble.
The carpenter decided to chase a border along the edge of the wooden panel.
03
to adorn metal surfaces by creating designs or patterns through engraving or embossing
Transitive: to chase a metal surface
Example
The antique armor was expertly chased with intricate designs.
The artist spent hours chasing the surface of the copper sheet to create a stunning image of a bird in flight.
The craftsman chased the surface of the bronze sculpture to enhance its depth.
04
to pursue romantic or amorous attention from someone
Transitive: to chase sb
Example
Despite his shy nature, Tom mustered the courage to chase the girl he admired.
During the party, Alex could n't resist the opportunity to chase Sarah.
Sarah appreciated the attention when James started to chase her.
Chase
01
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
02
a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time

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