Definition of catch

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Catch (n.) The posture of seizing; a state of preparation to lay hold of, or of watching he opportunity to seize; as, to lie on the catch..

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Troll :: Troll (n.) A song the parts of which are sung in succession; a catch; a round.
Gripe :: Gripe (v. t.) To catch with the hand; to clasp closely with the fingers; to clutch.
Ensnare :: Ensnare (v. t.) To catch in a snare. See Insnare.
Catchup :: Catchup (n.) Alt. of Catsu.
Betrap :: Betrap (v. t.) To draw into, or catch in, a trap; to insnare; to circumvent..
Offer :: Offer (v. t.) Attempt; endeavor; essay; as, he made an offer to catch the ball..
Ruche :: Ruche (n.) A pile of arched tiles, used to catch and retain oyster spawn..
Mantrap :: Mantrap (n.) A trap for catching trespassers.
Haybird :: Haybird (n.) The European spotted flycatcher.
Swoop :: Swoop (n.) To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing; as, a hawk swoops a chicken..
Drawnet :: Drawnet (n.) A net for catching the larger sorts of birds; also, a dragnet..
Retiary :: Retiary (n.) Any spider which spins webs to catch its prey.
Lariat :: Lariat (v. t.) To secure with a lariat fastened to a stake, as a horse or mule for grazing; also, to lasso or catch with a lariat..
Catchword :: Catchword (n.) Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue..
Trammel :: Trammel (n.) A kind of net for catching birds, fishes, or other prey..
Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To engage and attach; to please; to charm.
Overcatch :: Overcatch (v. t.) To overtake.
Fielder :: Fielder (n.) A ball payer who stands out in the field to catch or stop balls.
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..
Fishery :: Fishery (n.) The business or practice of catching fish; fishing.
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