Definition of catch

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Catch (v. t.) To come upon unexpectedly or by surprise; to find; as, to catch one in the act of stealing..

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Fishhook :: Fishhook (n.) A hook for catching fish.
Cage :: Cage (n.) The catcher's wire mask.
Hitch :: Hitch (n.) The act of catching, as on a hook, etc..
Latch :: Latch (n.) To catch so as to hold.
Snatch :: Snatch (n.) A hasty catching or seizing; a grab; a catching at, or attempt to seize, suddenly..
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..
Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To engage and attach; to please; to charm.
Bow Net :: Bow net () A net for catching birds.
Land :: Land (v. t.) To catch and bring to shore; to capture; as, to land a fish..
Overtake :: Overtake (v. t.) To come up with in a course, pursuit, progress, or motion; to catch up with..
Insectivorous :: Insectivorous (a.) plants which have some special adaptation for catching and digesting insects, as the sundew, Venus's flytrap, Sarracenia, etc..
Catching :: Catching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Catc.
Clutch :: Clutch (v. i.) To reach (at something) as if to grasp; to catch or snatch; -- often followed by at.
Barleybreak :: Barleybreak (n.) An ancient rural game, commonly played round stacks of barley, or other grain, in which some of the party attempt to catch others who run from a goal..
Garth :: Garth (n.) A dam or weir for catching fish.
Button :: Button (n.) A catch, of various forms and materials, used to fasten together the different parts of dress, by being attached to one part, and passing through a slit, called a buttonhole, in the other; -- used also for ornament..
Troll :: Troll (v. t.) To fish in; to seek to catch fish from.
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..
Grasp :: Grasp (v. t.) To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
Snatch :: Snatch (v. i.) To attempt to seize something suddenly; to catch; -- often with at; as, to snatch at a rope..
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