1. (Typography) A rectangular iron frame in which pages or columns of type are imposed.
2. A groove, or channel, as in the face of a wall; a trench, as for the reception of drain tile.
3. A kind of joint by which an overlap joint is changed to a flush joint, by means of a gradually deepening rabbet.
4. The part of a cannon in front of the swell of the muzzle.

1. To cut a groove into.
2. To go after with the intent to catch; SYN. chase after, trail, tail, tag, dog, go after, track.
3. To pursue someone sexually or romantically; SYN. chase after.