Definition of catch

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Catch (v. i.) To take hold; as, the bolt does not catch..

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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..
Insectivorous :: Insectivorous (a.) plants which have some special adaptation for catching and digesting insects, as the sundew, Venus's flytrap, Sarracenia, etc..
Fishery :: Fishery (n.) The business or practice of catching fish; fishing.
Ney :: Ney (n.) Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding.
Drawnet :: Drawnet (n.) A net for catching the larger sorts of birds; also, a dragnet..
Chop :: Chop (v. i.) To do something suddenly with an unexpected motion; to catch or attempt to seize.
Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To engage and attach; to please; to charm.
Bramble Net :: Bramble net () A net to catch birds.
Catch-meadow :: Catch-meadow (n.) A meadow irrigated by water from a spring or rivulet on the side of hill.
Tunnel :: Tunnel (v. t.) To catch in a tunnel net.
Catcher :: Catcher (n.) The player who stands behind the batsman to catch the ball.
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..
Chebec :: Chebec (n.) A small American bird (Empidonax minimus); the least flycatcher.
Ruche :: Ruche (n.) A pile of arched tiles, used to catch and retain oyster spawn..
Fowl :: Fowl (v. i.) To catch or kill wild fowl, for game or food, as by shooting, or by decoys, nets, etc..
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..
Crabbing :: Crabbing (n.) The act or art of catching crabs.
Kipe :: Kipe (n.) An osier basket used for catching fish.
Solitaire :: Solitaire (n.) Any species of American thrushlike birds of the genus Myadestes. They are noted their sweet songs and retiring habits. Called also fly-catching thrush. A West Indian species (Myadestes sibilans) is called the invisible bird.
Mouser :: Mouser (n.) A cat that catches mice.
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