Definition of catching

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Catching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Catc.

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Flytrap :: Flytrap (n.) A trap for catching flies.
Pant :: Pant (n.) A quick breathing; a catching of the breath; a gasp.
Fishhook :: Fishhook (n.) A hook for catching fish.
Insectivorous :: Insectivorous (a.) plants which have some special adaptation for catching and digesting insects, as the sundew, Venus's flytrap, Sarracenia, etc..
Lariat :: Lariat (n.) A long, slender rope made of hemp or strips of hide, esp. one with a noose; -- used as a lasso for catching cattle, horses, etc., and for picketing a horse so that he can graze without wandering..
Respiration :: Respiration (n.) The act of respiring or breathing again, or catching one's breath..
Fishy :: Fishy (a.) Extravagant, like some stories about catching fish; improbable; also, rank or foul..
Drawnet :: Drawnet (n.) A net for catching the larger sorts of birds; also, a dragnet..
Eelpot :: Eelpot (n.) A boxlike structure with funnel-shaped traps for catching eels; an eelbuck.
Pot :: Pot (n.) A wicker vessel for catching fish, eels, etc..
Ney :: Ney (n.) Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding.
Deprehension :: Deprehension (n.) A catching; discovery.
Aucupation :: Aucupation (n.) Birdcatching; fowling.
Birding :: Birding (n.) Birdcatching or fowling.
Day-net :: Day-net (n.) A net for catching small birds.
Catchwater :: Catchwater (n.) A ditch or drain for catching water. See Catchdrain.
Fishery :: Fishery (n.) The business or practice of catching fish; fishing.
Illaqueation :: Illaqueation (n.) The act of catching or insnaring.
Fly-catching :: Fly-catching (a.) Having the habit of catching insects on the wing.
Match :: Match (n.) Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp., a small strip or splint of wood dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium..
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