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..
Ketch :: Ketch (v. t.) To catch.
Whitewall :: Whitewall (n.) The spotted flycatcher; -- so called from the white color of the under parts.
Cog :: Cog (n.) A tooth, cam, or catch for imparting or receiving motion, as on a gear wheel, or a lifter or wiper on a shaft; originally, a separate piece of wood set in a mortise in the face of a wheel..
Mouser :: Mouser (n.) A cat that catches mice.
Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To come upon unexpectedly or by surprise; to find; as, to catch one in the act of stealing..
Respiration :: Respiration (n.) The act of respiring or breathing again, or catching one's breath..
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..
Birdman :: Birdman (n.) A fowler or birdcatcher.
Trap :: Trap (v. t.) To catch in a trap or traps; as, to trap foxes..
Word-catcher :: Word-catcher (n.) One who cavils at words.
Hook :: Hook (v. t.) To catch or fasten with a hook or hooks; to seize, capture, or hold, as with a hook, esp. with a disguised or baited hook; hence, to secure by allurement or artifice; to entrap; to catch; as, to hook a dress; to hook a trout..
Field :: Field (v. t.) To catch, stop, throw, etc. (the ball), as a fielder..
Giggle :: Giggle (v. t.) To laugh with short catches of the breath or voice; to laugh in a light, affected, or silly manner; to titter with childish levity..
Mantrap :: Mantrap (n.) A trap for catching trespassers.
Graaper :: Graaper (n.) One who grasps or seizes; one who catches or holds.
Silene :: Silene (n.) A genus of caryophyllaceous plants, usually covered with a viscid secretion by which insects are caught; catchfly..
Snatch :: Snatch (n.) A hasty catching or seizing; a grab; a catching at, or attempt to seize, suddenly..
Catch :: Catch (n.) A humorous canon or round, so contrived that the singers catch up each other's words..
Benet :: Benet (v. t.) To catch in a net; to insnare.
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