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Clutch :: Clutch (v. i.) To reach (at something) as if to grasp; to catch or snatch; -- often followed by at.

Cony-catch :: Cony-catch (v. t.) To deceive; to cheat; to trick.

Berme :: Berme (n.) A ledge at the bottom of a bank or cutting, to catch earth that may roll down the slope, or to strengthen the bank..

Hook :: Hook (n.) A piece of metal, or other hard material, formed or bent into a curve or at an angle, for catching, holding, or sustaining anything; as, a hook for catching fish; a hook for fastening a gate; a boat hook, etc..

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..

Trip :: Trip (n.) A stroke, or catch, by which a wrestler causes his antagonist to lose footing..

Fish :: Fish (v. i.) To attempt to catch fish; to be employed in taking fish, by any means, as by angling or drawing a net..

Combustible :: Combustible (a.) Capable of taking fire and burning; apt to catch fire; inflammable.

Overtake :: Overtake (v. t.) To come up with in a course, pursuit, progress, or motion; to catch up with..

Sear :: Sear (n.) The catch in a gunlock by which the hammer is held cocked or half cocked.

Fowl :: Fowl (v. i.) To catch or kill wild fowl, for game or food, as by shooting, or by decoys, nets, etc..

Trammel :: Trammel (n.) A kind of net for catching birds, fishes, or other prey..

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..

Gasp :: Gasp (v. i.) To open the mouth wide in catching the breath, or in laborious respiration; to labor for breath; to respire convulsively; to pant violently..

Bird :: Bird (v. i.) To catch or shoot birds.

Springe :: Springe (v. t.) To catch in a springe; to insnare.

Ensnare :: Ensnare (v. t.) To catch in a snare. See Insnare.

Hitch :: Hitch (v. t.) To hook; to catch or fasten as by a hook or a knot; to make fast, unite, or yoke; as, to hitch a horse, or a halter..

Racket :: Racket (n.) A thin strip of wood, having the ends brought together, forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, across which a network of catgut or cord is stretched. It is furnished with a handle, and is used for catching or striking a ball in tennis and similar games..

Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball..

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