(1) The shielded vertical shaft that houses pipes, drains, ducts, and flues. (2) A trench or groove. (3) To work decorative patterns into a metal surface.
Chase wall
The wall that surrounds a space through which electrical wiring is run. The interior space is called a chase.
Chasm
A deep crack in the earth's surface. A wide divergence of feelings or interests.
Chassis
The structural framework supporting the body of a vehicle, cabinet, etc.
Chat
Limestone gravel.
Chat-sawn finish limestone
Limestone that has a coarse finish.
Chattel
Portable property, tangible or otherwise, except real estate.
Chattel mortgage
Lien on personal property that is used as collateral for a loan.
Chattel real
Interests and property directly connected with real estate, such as leases, fixtures, etc.
Check
(1) A sudden stop or abrupt halt. (2) A restraint or control. (3) A written order to a bank to pay a stated amount of money from one's account. (4) Separation that runs along the grains and across the annual rings in a piece of wood.
