Plural of chasing; the act of pursuing someone or something, or decorative metal grooves or indentations made on a surface.
From 'chasing,' the present participle of 'chase' (Old French 'chacier,' Latin 'captare'). As a metalworking term, 'chasing' refers to decorative techniques that create indented patterns, distinct from 'embossing' which raises the surface. The plural '-s' is the standard English nominalization.
In metalwork, chasing and engraving are opposite techniques—chasing pushes metal inward to create patterns, while engraving cuts away material, and master craftspeople could spend years perfecting both skills!
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