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Scatch :: Scatch (n.) A kind of bit for the bridle of a horse; -- called also scatchmouth.

Cleavers :: Cleavers (n.) A species of Galium (G. Aparine), having a fruit set with hooked bristles, which adhere to whatever they come in contact with; -- called also, goose grass, catchweed, etc..

Catchup :: Catchup (n.) Alt. of Catsu.

Wall-plat :: Wall-plat (n.) The spotted flycatcher. It builds its nest on walls.

Captious :: Captious (a.) Apt to catch at faults; disposed to find fault or to cavil; eager to object; difficult to please.

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..

Nippers :: Nippers (n. pl.) A device with fingers or jaws for seizing an object and holding or conveying it; as, in a printing press, a clasp for catching a sheet and conveying it to the form..

Fielder :: Fielder (n.) A ball payer who stands out in the field to catch or stop balls.

Catch :: Catch (n.) The posture of seizing; a state of preparation to lay hold of, or of watching he opportunity to seize; as, to lie on the catch..

Aard-vark :: Aard-vark (n.) An edentate mammal, of the genus Orycteropus, somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of Southern Africa. It burrows in the ground, and feeds entirely on ants, which it catches with its long, slimy tongue..

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..

Betrap :: Betrap (v. t.) To draw into, or catch in, a trap; to insnare; to circumvent..

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..

Scatches :: Scatches (n. pl.) Stilts.

Offer :: Offer (v. t.) Attempt; endeavor; essay; as, he made an offer to catch the ball..

Respiration :: Respiration (n.) The act of respiring or breathing again, or catching one's breath..

Entrap :: Entrap (v. t.) To catch in a trap; to insnare; hence, to catch, as in a trap, by artifices; to involve in difficulties or distresses; to catch or involve in contradictions; as, to be entrapped by the devices of evil men..

Tag :: Tag (n.) The end, or catchword, of an actor's speech; cue..

Flycatcher :: Flycatcher (n.) One of numerous species of birds that feed upon insects, which they take on the wing..

Catch :: Catch (v. i.) To attain possession.

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