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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Giggle :: Giggle (n.) A kind of laugh, with short catches of the voice or breath; a light, silly laugh..
Catch :: Catch (n.) That by which anything is caught or temporarily fastened; as, the catch of a gate..
Mushroom :: Mushroom (a.) Of or pertaining to mushrooms; as, mushroom catchup..
Gripe :: Gripe (v. t.) To catch with the hand; to clasp closely with the fingers; to clutch.
Trigger :: Trigger (n.) A piece, as a lever, which is connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it; especially (Firearms), the part of a lock which is moved by the finger to release the cock and discharge the piece..
Crabber :: Crabber (n.) One who catches crabs.
Inviscate :: Inviscate (v. t.) To daub or catch with glue or birdlime; to entangle with glutinous matter.
Graaper :: Graaper (n.) One who grasps or seizes; one who catches or holds.
Birdcatching :: Birdcatching (n.) The art, act, or occupation or catching birds or wild fowls..
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..
Chase :: Chase (v. t.) To follow as if to catch; to pursue; to compel to move on; to drive by following; to cause to fly; -- often with away or off; as, to chase the hens away..
Tache :: Tache (n.) Something used for taking hold or holding; a catch; a loop; a button.
Trammel :: Trammel (v. t.) To entangle, as in a net; to catch..
Cobweb :: Cobweb (n.) The network spread by a spider to catch its prey.
Save-all :: Save-all (n.) A small sail sometimes set under the foot of another sail, to catch the wind that would pass under it..
Fantail :: Fantail (n.) Any bird of the Australian genus Rhipidura, in which the tail is spread in the form of a fan during flight. They belong to the family of flycatchers..
Wall-plat :: Wall-plat (n.) The spotted flycatcher. It builds its nest on walls.
Trapan :: Trapan (v. t.) To insnare; to catch by stratagem; to entrap; to trepan.
Locket :: Locket (n.) A small lock; a catch or spring to fasten a necklace or other ornament.
Thimble :: Thimble (n.) A kind of cap or cover, or sometimes a broad ring, for the end of the finger, used in sewing to protect the finger when pushing the needle through the material. It is usually made of metal, and has upon the outer surface numerous small pits to catch the head of the needle..
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