Definition of catch

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Catch (v. i.) To be held or impeded by entanglement or a light obstruction; as, a kite catches in a tree; a door catches so as not to open..

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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..
Cony-catcher :: Cony-catcher (n.) A cheat; a sharper; a deceiver.
Grasp :: Grasp (v. t.) To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
Locket :: Locket (n.) A small lock; a catch or spring to fasten a necklace or other ornament.
Illaqueation :: Illaqueation (n.) The act of catching or insnaring.
Fly-catching :: Fly-catching (a.) Having the habit of catching insects on the wing.
Cue :: Cue (n.) The last words of a play actor's speech, serving as an intimation for the next succeeding player to speak; any word or words which serve to remind a player to speak or to do something; a catchword..
Benet :: Benet (v. t.) To catch in a net; to insnare.
Glimpse :: Glimpse (v. i.) to appear by glimpses; to catch glimpses.
Scolder :: Scolder (n.) The oyster catcher; -- so called from its shrill cries.
Flytrap :: Flytrap (n.) A trap for catching flies.
Catch :: Catch (n.) That which is caught or taken; profit; gain; especially, the whole quantity caught or taken at one time; as, a good catch of fish..
Eelpot :: Eelpot (n.) A boxlike structure with funnel-shaped traps for catching eels; an eelbuck.
Respiration :: Respiration (n.) The act of respiring or breathing again, or catching one's breath..
Fish :: Fish (v. t.) To catch; to draw out or up; as, to fish up an anchor..
Fishery :: Fishery (n.) The business or practice of catching fish; fishing.
Bird-eyed :: Bird-eyed (a.) Quick-sighted; catching a glance as one goes.
Catchword :: Catchword (n.) Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue..
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..
Inviscate :: Inviscate (v. t.) To daub or catch with glue or birdlime; to entangle with glutinous matter.
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