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| action movie |
a film whose story line focuses on conflict and fast-paced activity, esp. involving physical violence, feats of strength and agility, and chase scenes. |
| close in |
to come near to something or someone, as during a chase or race. |
| course |
to pursue; chase. [1/10 definitions] |
| courser1 |
a dog trained to chase game. [1/2 definitions] |
| hunt |
to chase or pursue with hostile intention. [1/8 definitions] |
| open-mouthed |
clamorous; vociferous, as dogs giving chase. [1/4 definitions] |
| pursue |
to follow in an effort to reach or catch; chase. [2/7 definitions] |
| pursuit plane |
a fast military aircraft used to chase and attack enemy planes in flight; fighter plane. |
| run down |
to chase (someone) until found or captured. [1/6 definitions] |
| whoop |
to urge, encourage, chase, or drive with a whoop or whooping (as dogs in a hunt). [1/8 definitions] |
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