Definition of catch

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Catch (v. t.) To seize after pursuing; to arrest; as, to catch a thief..

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Flytrap :: Flytrap (n.) A trap for catching flies.
Gripe :: Gripe (v. t.) To catch with the hand; to clasp closely with the fingers; to clutch.
Cowcatxjer :: Cowcatxjer (n.) A strong inclined frame, usually of wrought-iron bars, in front of a locomotive engine, for catching or throwing off obstructions on a railway, as cattle; the pilot..
Giggle :: Giggle (n.) A kind of laugh, with short catches of the voice or breath; a light, silly laugh..
Hallier :: Hallier (n.) A kind of net for catching birds.
Betrap :: Betrap (v. t.) To draw into, or catch in, a trap; to insnare; to circumvent..
Click :: Click (n.) A detent, pawl, or ratchet, as that which catches the cogs of a ratchet wheel to prevent backward motion. See Illust. of Ratched wheel..
Springe :: Springe (v. t.) To catch in a springe; to insnare.
Cony-catcher :: Cony-catcher (n.) A cheat; a sharper; a deceiver.
Catch :: Catch (n.) Something desirable to be caught, esp. a husband or wife in matrimony..
Lariat :: Lariat (v. t.) To secure with a lariat fastened to a stake, as a horse or mule for grazing; also, to lasso or catch with a lariat..
Cleavers :: Cleavers (n.) A species of Galium (G. Aparine), having a fruit set with hooked bristles, which adhere to whatever they come in contact with; -- called also, goose grass, catchweed, etc..
Dog :: Dog (n.) A piece in machinery acting as a catch or clutch; especially, the carrier of a lathe, also, an adjustable stop to change motion, as in a machine tool..
Catch :: Catch (n.) Passing opportunities seized; snatches.
Scolder :: Scolder (n.) The oyster catcher; -- so called from its shrill cries.
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..
Fang :: Fang (a.) To enable to catch or tear; to furnish with fangs.
Clasp :: Clasp (n.) An adjustable catch, bent plate, or hook, for holding together two objects or the parts of anything, as the ends of a belt, the covers of a book, etc..
Drawnet :: Drawnet (n.) A net for catching the larger sorts of birds; also, a dragnet..
Ratter :: Ratter (n.) Anything which catches rats; esp., a dog trained to catch rats; a rat terrier. See Terrier..
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