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paper chase

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun paper chase has 1 sense
  1. paper chase, hare and hounds - an outdoor game; the hares start off on a long run scattering bits of paper (the scent) and the hounds try to catch them before they reach a designated spot
    --1 is a kind of game

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Paper Chase

Definition:

Paper chase refers to a frantic and often tedious pursuit of documents, paperwork, or information.

Meaning 1 (Noun):

A demanding and tiresome search for bureaucratic documents or official paperwork.

Example sentence: The lawyer had to navigate through pages of legal jargon during the paper chase for the client's case.

Meaning 2 (Noun):

A competitive and adrenaline-filled treasure hunt involving clues and written puzzles.

Example sentence: The participants gathered in the park, ready for the thrilling paper chase organized by the local youth club.

Meaning 3 (Verb):

To relentlessly pursue or search for someone or something, often involving a series of written or documented clues.

Example sentence: The detective would paper chase the criminal from city to city until he finally captured him.

Meaning 4 (Verb):

To engage in the act of studying intensively, typically in preparation for an exam or test.

Example sentence: During finals week, students can often be seen paper chasing in the library, surrounded by stacks of books and notes.


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