Chasse

/ʃɑːs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A dance in which the feet glide smoothly across the floor, often performed in ballet.

The dancer executed a perfect chasse across the stage during the performance.

In fencing, a technique of shifting one's body laterally, often used to gain a more advantageous position.

He used a quick chasse to evade his opponent's attack.

A term in music referring to a specific tempo or style of movement.

The conductor instructed the orchestra to maintain a brisk chasse tempo for the piece.

A part or section of a printed book, especially an obsolete term.

The chasse of the old manuscript was beautifully preserved and meticulously annotated.

French, literally meaning 'to chase'.

chasse that

An expression used to mean quickly pursuing something.

chasse down

To actively seek out or pursue someone or something.

chaser

A person or thing that chases.

cognate

Related in origin or meaning.

chase

To pursue or run after.

To actively look for someone or something.

I'm just out here chassin' for good vibes.

The act of pursuing someone romantically.

He was honestly just chassin' her all night.