Definition of catch

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Catch (v. t.) To take captive, as in a snare or net, or on a hook; as, to catch a bird or fish..

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Round :: Round (n.) A short vocal piece, resembling a catch in which three or four voices follow each other round in a species of canon in the unison..
Latch :: Latch (n.) To catch so as to hold.
Catchword :: Catchword (n.) A word or phrase caught up and repeated for effect; as, the catchword of a political party, etc..
Scatches :: Scatches (n. pl.) Stilts.
Pant :: Pant (n.) A quick breathing; a catching of the breath; a gasp.
Poacher :: Poacher (n.) One who poaches; one who kills or catches game or fish contrary to law.
Birding :: Birding (n.) Birdcatching or fowling.
Catch :: Catch (v. i.) To spread by, or as by, infecting; to communicate..
Flycatcher :: Flycatcher (n.) One of numerous species of birds that feed upon insects, which they take on the wing..
Manovery :: Manovery (n.) A contrivance or maneuvering to catch game illegally.
Catch :: Catch (v. i.) To take hold; as, the bolt does not catch..
Pewee :: Pewee (n.) A common American tyrant flycatcher (Sayornis phoebe, or S. fuscus). Called also pewit, and phoebe..
Immesh :: Immesh (v. t.) To catch or entangle in, or as in, the meshes of a net. or in a web; to insnare..
Noncontagious :: Noncontagious (a.) Not contagious; not catching; not communicable by contact.
Hook :: Hook (n.) A piece of metal, or other hard material, formed or bent into a curve or at an angle, for catching, holding, or sustaining anything; as, a hook for catching fish; a hook for fastening a gate; a boat hook, etc..
Heck :: Heck (n.) A latticework contrivance for catching fish.
Catch :: Catch (n.) Act of seizing; a grasp.
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..
Scolder :: Scolder (n.) The oyster catcher; -- so called from its shrill cries.
Berme :: Berme (n.) A ledge at the bottom of a bank or cutting, to catch earth that may roll down the slope, or to strengthen the bank..
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