chased

/t͡ʃeɪst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Pursued.

Adjective

Examples

These two means of observation will enable the chasing vessel to rectify her course and to satisfy herself that she has taken the one which will allow her to reach the chased vessel as speedily as possible — that is to say, at the intersection of their respective courses.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Embossed or engraved.

Adjective

Examples

Or, taking another instance of a successful copy from the antique, it would be difficult to surpass in beauty of design and execution the wine or spirit bottle which is modelled after an old Flemish original, the effect of the chased design being still further enhanced by curved lines of ribbed glas

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “chased” mean?

Pursued.

Is “chased” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.