| 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.
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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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