Definition of catch

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Catch (v. t.) To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball..

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Blindman''s Buff :: Blindman's buff () A play in which one person is blindfolded, and tries to catch some one of the company and tell who it is..
Fielder :: Fielder (n.) A ball payer who stands out in the field to catch or stop balls.
Poacher :: Poacher (n.) One who poaches; one who kills or catches game or fish contrary to law.
Fishhook :: Fishhook (n.) A hook for catching fish.
Kiddle :: Kiddle (n.) A kind of basketwork wear in a river, for catching fish..
Aucupation :: Aucupation (n.) Birdcatching; fowling.
Barleybreak :: Barleybreak (n.) An ancient rural game, commonly played round stacks of barley, or other grain, in which some of the party attempt to catch others who run from a goal..
Trip :: Trip (v. t.) To detect in a misstep; to catch; to convict.
Lapse :: Lapse (v. t.) To surprise in a fault or error; hence, to surprise or catch, as an offender..
Wall-plat :: Wall-plat (n.) The spotted flycatcher. It builds its nest on walls.
Offer :: Offer (v. t.) Attempt; endeavor; essay; as, he made an offer to catch the ball..
Smittlish :: Smittlish (a.) Infectious; catching.
Snatch :: Snatch (n.) A hasty catching or seizing; a grab; a catching at, or attempt to seize, suddenly..
Bird-eyed :: Bird-eyed (a.) Quick-sighted; catching a glance as one goes.
Button :: Button (n.) A catch, of various forms and materials, used to fasten together the different parts of dress, by being attached to one part, and passing through a slit, called a buttonhole, in the other; -- used also for ornament..
Gin :: Gin (v. t.) To catch in a trap.
Trapan :: Trapan (v. t.) To insnare; to catch by stratagem; to entrap; to trepan.
Scatch :: Scatch (n.) A kind of bit for the bridle of a horse; -- called also scatchmouth.
Cony-catch :: Cony-catch (v. t.) To deceive; to cheat; to trick.
Larker :: Larker (n.) A catcher of larks.
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