Definition of catch

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Catch (v. i.) To spread by, or as by, infecting; to communicate..

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Turn-buckle :: Turn-buckle (n.) A gravitating catch, as for fastening a shutter, the end of a chain, or a hasp..
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..
Catch :: Catch (v. i.) To attain possession.
Beclap :: Beclap (v. t.) To catch; to grasp; to insnare.
Catchpenny :: Catchpenny (n.) Some worthless catchpenny thing.
Graaper :: Graaper (n.) One who grasps or seizes; one who catches or holds.
Mantrap :: Mantrap (n.) A trap for catching trespassers.
Lariat :: Lariat (n.) A long, slender rope made of hemp or strips of hide, esp. one with a noose; -- used as a lasso for catching cattle, horses, etc., and for picketing a horse so that he can graze without wandering..
Ratter :: Ratter (n.) Anything which catches rats; esp., a dog trained to catch rats; a rat terrier. See Terrier..
Trawlerman :: Trawlerman (n.) A fisherman who used unlawful arts and engines to catch fish.
Combustible :: Combustible (a.) Capable of taking fire and burning; apt to catch fire; inflammable.
Fare :: Fare (v.) The catch of fish on a fishing vessel.
Ney :: Ney (n.) Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding.
Respiration :: Respiration (n.) The act of respiring or breathing again, or catching one's breath..
Haybird :: Haybird (n.) The European spotted flycatcher.
Fang :: Fang (a.) To catch; to seize, as with the teeth; to lay hold of; to gripe; to clutch..
Overtake :: Overtake (v. t.) To come up with in a course, pursuit, progress, or motion; to catch up with..
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..
Fielder :: Fielder (n.) A ball payer who stands out in the field to catch or stop balls.
Grinder :: Grinder (n.) The restless flycatcher (Seisura inquieta) of Australia; -- called also restless thrush and volatile thrush. It makes a noise like a scissors grinder, to which the name alludes..
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