chasing Meaning & Definition
/ˈt͡ʃeɪsɪŋ/
What Does Chasing Mean?
As a verb, chasing means present participle and gerund of chase. As a noun, it means Engraved or embossed decoration.
Word Facts for Chasing
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈt͡ʃeɪsɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | pursue |
| Plural | chasings |
Chasing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of chase
Chasing as a Noun
- Engraved or embossed decoration.
gold with chasings of silver
Verb
- To pursue.
- To 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.
- To 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.
- To swing at a pitch outside of the strike zone, typically an outside pitch
- To produce enough offense to cause the pitcher to be removed
The rally chased the starter.
Verb
- To groove; indent.
- To 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
- To cut (the thread of a screw).
- To decorate (metal) by engraving or embossing.
Synonyms of Chasing
Chasing synonyms and antonyms →Chasing in a Sentence
gold with chasings of silver
I need something to chase this shot with.
Australia will be chasing 217 for victory on the final day.
The rally chased the starter.
chase the pipe
Word Forms & Grammar
chasing
chasing (countable and uncountable, plural chasings)
Words That Rhyme With Chasing
Frequently Asked Questions About Chasing
Is chasing a verb or a noun?
Chasing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for chasing?
You can replace chasing with words such as pursue. See the full list of chasing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of chasing?
The plural of chasing is chasings.