chasing
/ˈt͡ʃeɪsɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: chasings
Meaning · English
Engraved or embossed decoration.
Noun
Examples
gold with chasings of silver
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 “chasing” mean?
Engraved or embossed decoration.
Is “chasing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.