Definition of catch

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

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Beclap :: Beclap (v. t.) To catch; to grasp; to insnare.
Field :: Field (v. t.) To catch, stop, throw, etc. (the ball), as a fielder..
Tag :: Tag (n.) The end, or catchword, of an actor's speech; cue..
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..
Trammel :: Trammel (v. t.) To entangle, as in a net; to catch..
Catchweight :: Catchweight (adv.) Without any additional weight; without being handicapped; as, to ride catchweight..
Kipe :: Kipe (n.) An osier basket used for catching fish.
Match :: Match (n.) Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp., a small strip or splint of wood dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium..
Bag Net :: Bag net () A bag-shaped net for catching fish.
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..
Lose :: Lose (v. t.) To fail to obtain or enjoy; to fail to gain or win; hence, to fail to catch with the mind or senses; to miss; as, I lost a part of what he said..
Taker :: Taker (n.) One who takes or receives; one who catches or apprehends.
Gasp :: Gasp (n.) The act of opening the mouth convulsively to catch the breath; a labored respiration; a painful catching of the breath.
Nail :: Nail (n.) To fasten, as with a nail; to bind or hold, as to a bargain or to acquiescence in an argument or assertion; hence, to catch; to trap..
Trip :: Trip (n. i.) To take a quick step, as when in danger of losing one's balance; hence, to make a false; to catch the foot; to lose footing; to stumble..
Overtake :: Overtake (v. t.) To come up with in a course, pursuit, progress, or motion; to catch up with..
Birdcatcher :: Birdcatcher (n.) One whose employment it is to catch birds; a fowler.
Trillachan :: Trillachan (n.) The oyster catcher.
Springe :: Springe (v. i.) A noose fastened to an elastic body, and drawn close with a sudden spring, whereby it catches a bird or other animal; a gin; a snare..
Catching :: Catching (a.) Captivating; alluring.
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