jahti — meaning in English

English meaning

• chase verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
• hunt verb To chase and kill wild animals for food or sport.
• yacht noun A sleek boat, often with sails but sometimes engine-powered, used for pleasure cruising or racing.

Senses

jahti is used for these senses in English:

• chase (real tennis) The occurrence of a second bounce by the ball in certain areas of the court, giving the server the chance, later in the game, to "play off" the chase from the receiving end and possibly win the point.
• yacht (watercraft) A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered. At times used as a residence offshore on a dock.

chase — full definition

1. verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
2. verb To pursue a goal, opportunity, or ambition persistently.
3. noun An act of pursuing someone or something, especially at speed.
4. verb To drink something mild right after a strong alcoholic drink.

hunt — full definition

1. verb To chase and kill wild animals for food or sport.
2. verb To search thoroughly for something.
3. noun The act or expedition of hunting.

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