chasing
chasing is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, chasing is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofchasing
- 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
Example: "I need something to chase this shot with."
- To attempt to win by scoring the required number of runs in the final innings.
Example: "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
Example: "The rally chased the starter."
- 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.
Example: "chase the pipe"
- To cut (the thread of a screw).
- To decorate (metal) by engraving or embossing.
- Engraved or embossed decoration.
Example: "gold with chasings of silver"
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