chaser

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person or thing that follows or hunts someone else.

n. an agent that pursues or follows another, often used in the context of storms or specific goals.

“The storm chaser drove toward the clouds to get a better photo of the tornado.”

“As a dedicated bargain chaser, she spent her weekends scouring local estate sales for undervalued mid-century furniture.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Sports British English

n. a horse that is trained to run in races that include jumping over fences.

n. a horse specifically bred and trained for steeplechasing, a form of horse racing involving obstacles.

“The young chaser showed great promise during its first jump at the local track.”

“The veteran chaser cleared the final water jump with ease, securing a lead that the other thoroughbreds could not close.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical

n. a row of small lights that turn on and off one after another to look like they are moving.

n. a sequence of light bulbs that are electronically controlled to illuminate in succession, creating the illusion of motion.

“The theater entrance was decorated with bright chaser lights that flashed all night.”

“The technician replaced a faulty relay in the chaser circuit to ensure the marquee lights flowed smoothly for the premiere.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical

n. an artist who decorates metal by hitting it to create patterns or designs.

n. a skilled artisan who performs chasing, the technique of detailing or ornamenting metal by hammering from the front side.

“The master chaser spent hours adding tiny details to the silver bowl.”

“The museum's collection includes several bronze vessels that demonstrate the exquisite precision of a seventeenth-century chaser.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang

n. a person who is only interested in dating people with one specific physical quality.

n. a person who exclusively seeks out sexual or romantic partners based on a specific physical trait or identity, often in a way that feels objectifying.

“She realized he was just a chaser who wasn't interested in her personality.”

“Community advocates warned that chasers often ignore the humanity of the people they pursue, focusing only on specific physical attributes.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technology Technical

n. a long wire used to pull electrical cables through walls.

n. a flexible wire or tape used by electricians to navigate through conduits or wall cavities to pull wiring.

“The electrician used a chaser to get the new internet cable through the ceiling.”

“After several failed attempts to feed the wire manually, the contractor resorted to using a heavy-duty chaser to bypass the insulation.”