Definition of catching

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

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Batfowling :: Batfowling (n.) A mode of catching birds at night, by holding a torch or other light, and beating the bush or perch where they roost. The birds, flying to the light, are caught with nets or otherwise..
Frith :: Frith (n.) A kind of weir for catching fish.
Fly-catching :: Fly-catching (a.) Having the habit of catching insects on the wing.
Drawnet :: Drawnet (n.) A net for catching the larger sorts of birds; also, a dragnet..
Fishhook :: Fishhook (n.) A hook for catching fish.
Hatch :: Hatch (n.) A frame or weir in a river, for catching fish..
Noncontagious :: Noncontagious (a.) Not contagious; not catching; not communicable by contact.
Ney :: Ney (n.) Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding.
Racket :: Racket (n.) A thin strip of wood, having the ends brought together, forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, across which a network of catgut or cord is stretched. It is furnished with a handle, and is used for catching or striking a ball in tennis and similar games..
Turtling :: Turtling (n.) The act, practice, or art of catching turtles..
Web :: Web (n.) The texture of very fine thread spun by a spider for catching insects at its prey; a cobweb.
Gasp :: Gasp (v. i.) To open the mouth wide in catching the breath, or in laborious respiration; to labor for breath; to respire convulsively; to pant violently..
Trawl :: Trawl (n.) A fishing line, often extending a mile or more, having many short lines bearing hooks attached to it. It is used for catching cod, halibut, etc.; a boulter..
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..
Trammel :: Trammel (n.) A kind of net for catching birds, fishes, or other prey..
Catching :: Catching (a.) Infectious; contagious.
Crabbing :: Crabbing (n.) The act or art of catching crabs.
Day-net :: Day-net (n.) A net for catching small birds.
Garth :: Garth (n.) A dam or weir for catching fish.
Bow Net :: Bow net () A net for catching birds.
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