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Do impressive work as a huntsman? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chase

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'do' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with motion as well as being verbs in their base form.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'impressive work as a huntsman?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'as' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'che' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for chase that I've seen before include "Pursue; decorate (metal) by engraving" , "Engrave - hunt - pursue" , "Follow" , "Hound" , "Pursue, run after" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian, The Irish News and The Globe and Mail.
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