chasing

[ chey-sing ]

noun

1. a design chased on metal.
2. an object decorated by chasing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chasing¹

First recorded in 1825–35; chase ³ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Its rival British Gas has come under scrutiny in the past for force-fitting the devices and chasing customers over incorrect bills.

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In possession and attacking, four times, players were shown chasing back hard after Amorim had given the signal for a lost ball and a counter-attack.

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But lots of people, including fuel traders, have been chasing the same limited supply of foreign currency, which leads to the naira losing even more value.

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It felt like England were always chasing and they lacked a bit of direction in that last 20 minutes.

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Djokovic holds two more Grand Slam trophies than Nadal and is still chasing his 25th to take sole ownership of the all-time record for the most major singles titles he shares with Margaret Court.

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Related Words

• etching
• illustration
• inscription
• lithograph
• woodcut