Meaning of the word chaser in English

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chaser

US /ˈtʃeɪ.sɚ/
UK /ˈtʃeɪ.sər/
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Noun

1.

a drink of a different type taken after a drink of whiskey or other strong liquor

Example:
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He ordered a whiskey with a beer chaser.
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A glass of water is a good chaser for strong spirits.
2.

a person or thing that chases

Example:
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The dog was a relentless chaser of squirrels.
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He's known as a skirt-chaser.
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