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chas⋅er

1[chey-ser]
–noun
1. a person or thing that chases or pursues.
2. a drink of a milder beverage taken after a drink of liquor.
3. Also called chase gun. (on a vessel) a gun esp. for use when in chase or when being chased.
4. a hunter.
5. Theater.
a. Chiefly British. the final act or musical number of a vaudeville or variety show.
b. the music played as the audience leaves a theater.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME; see chase 1 , -er 1

chas⋅er

2[chey-ser]
–noun
a tool with multiple teeth for cutting screw threads.

Origin:
1700–10; chase 2 + -er 1

chas⋅er

3[chey-ser]
–noun
a person who engraves metal.

Origin:
1700–10; chase 3 + -er 1
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chas·er 1   (chā'sər)   
n.  
  1. One that chases or pursues another: a chaser of criminals.

  2. A drink, as of beer or water, taken after hard liquor.

chas·er 2   (chā'sər)   
n.  
  1. One who decorates metal by engraving or embossing.

  2. A steel tool for cutting or finishing screw threads.

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chaser

a literary work or portion of a literary work that is of a light or mollifying nature in comparison with that which precedes or accompanies it. The metaphor may stem from the practice of following the consumption of strong alcoholic drink with consumption of a less-potent beverage or, occasionally, with food.

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