chase gun
1Chase gun — Chase Chase, n. [Cf. F. chasse, fr. chasser. See {Chase}, v.] 1. Vehement pursuit for the purpose of killing or capturing, as of an enemy, or game; an earnest seeking after any object greatly desired; the act or habit of hunting; a hunt. This mad …
2chase gun — noun A gun moved temporarily from its normal broadside position to fire through the chase ports in the bow or stern of a ship. Syn: bow chaser, stern chaser …
3Chase gun — The chase guns, usually distinguished as bow chasers and stern chasers (or just chasers for short) were cannons mounted in the bow or stern of a sailing ship. They were used to attempt to slow down a ship either pursuing or being pursued,… …
4chase gun — chās noun or chase piece : a cannon at the bow or stern of an armed ship used in pursuit …
5Chase — Chase, n. [Cf. F. chasse, fr. chasser. See {Chase}, v.] 1. Vehement pursuit for the purpose of killing or capturing, as of an enemy, or game; an earnest seeking after any object greatly desired; the act or habit of hunting; a hunt. This mad chase …
6Chase port — Chase Chase, n. [Cf. F. chasse, fr. chasser. See {Chase}, v.] 1. Vehement pursuit for the purpose of killing or capturing, as of an enemy, or game; an earnest seeking after any object greatly desired; the act or habit of hunting; a hunt. This mad …
7chase port — noun Etymology: chase (gun) : a porthole from which a chase gun is fired …
8chase port — noun a hole cut in the bow of a ship through which a chase gun could fire directly ahead …
9chase piece — noun see chase gun …
10Chase (2010 TV series) — Chase Genre Police procedural Drama Created by Jennifer Johnson Starring …
