1. A rectangular iron frame in which pages or columns of type are imposed.
2. (Mil.)
Defn: The part of a cannon from the reënforce or the trunnions to the swell of the muzzle. See Cannon.
3. A groove, or channel, as in the face of a wall; a trench, as for the reception of drain tile.
4. (Shipbuilding)
Defn: A kind of joint by which an overlap joint is changed to a flush joint, by means of a gradually deepening rabbet, as at the ends of clinker-built boats.
CHASE
Chase, v. t. Etym: [A contraction of enchase.]
1. To ornament (a surface of metal) by embossing, cutting away parts, and the like.
2. To cut, so as to make a screw thread.
CHASER
Chas"er, n.