~ 1
■ noun
1》 a label providing identification or giving other information.
↘an electronic device attached to someone or something for monitoring purposes.
↘a nickname or popular description.
↘ N. Amer. a vehicle licence plate.
2》 a small piece or part that is attached to a main body.
↘a ragged lock of wool on a sheep.
↘the tip of an animal's tail when it is distinctively coloured.
↘a loose or leftover piece.
↘a metal or plastic point at the end of a shoelace.
3》 a frequently repeated quotation or stock phrase.
↘ Theatre a closing speech addressed to the audience.
↘a refrain or musical phrase in a song or piece of music.
4》 Computing a character or set of characters appended to an item of data in order to identify it.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ging , ~ged )
1》 attach a label or ~ to.
↘give a specified name or description to.
2》 add to something as an afterthought.
3》 ( ~ along ) accompany someone without invitation.
4》 shear away ragged locks of wool from (sheep).
Origin
ME (denoting a narrow hanging section of a decoratively slashed garment): of unknown origin.
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~ 2
■ noun
1》 a children's game in which one chases the rest, and anyone who is caught then becomes the pursuer.
2》 Baseball the action of ~ging a runner.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ging , ~ged )
1》 touch (someone being chased) in a game of ~.
2》 Baseball put (a runner) out by touching with the ball or with the hand holding the ball.
Origin
C18: perh. a var. of tig .