Definition of catch

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Catch (v. t.) Hence: To insnare; to entangle.

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Muff :: Muff (v. t.) To handle awkwardly; to fumble; to fail to hold, as a ball, in catching it..
Hunt :: Hunt (v. t.) To search for or follow after, as game or wild animals; to chase; to pursue for the purpose of catching or killing; to follow with dogs or guns for sport or exercise; as, to hunt a deer..
Fly-catching :: Fly-catching (a.) Having the habit of catching insects on the wing.
Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A sliding catch, or fastening, as for a door or gate; the portion of a lock which is shot or withdrawn by the action of the key..
Hawk :: Hawk (v. i.) To catch, or attempt to catch, birds by means of hawks trained for the purpose, and let loose on the prey; to practice falconry..
Taker :: Taker (n.) One who takes or receives; one who catches or apprehends.
Springe :: Springe (v. i.) A noose fastened to an elastic body, and drawn close with a sudden spring, whereby it catches a bird or other animal; a gin; a snare..
Tache :: Tache (n.) Something used for taking hold or holding; a catch; a loop; a button.
Trip :: Trip (n.) A stroke, or catch, by which a wrestler causes his antagonist to lose footing..
Cobweb :: Cobweb (n.) The network spread by a spider to catch its prey.
Field :: Field (v. t.) To catch, stop, throw, etc. (the ball), as a fielder..
Fishhook :: Fishhook (n.) A hook for catching fish.
Ney :: Ney (n.) A fabric of twine, thread, or the like, wrought or woven into meshes, and used for catching fish, birds, butterflies, etc..
Respiration :: Respiration (n.) The act of respiring or breathing again, or catching one's breath..
Fisherman :: Fisherman (n.) One whose occupation is to catch fish.
Lapse :: Lapse (v. t.) To surprise in a fault or error; hence, to surprise or catch, as an offender..
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..
Beambird :: Beambird (n.) A small European flycatcher (Muscicapa gricola), so called because it often nests on a beam in a building..
Ad Captandum :: Ad captandum () A phrase used adjectively sometimes of meretricious attempts to catch or win popular favor.
Catch :: Catch (n.) That by which anything is caught or temporarily fastened; as, the catch of a gate..
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