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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Catchdrain :: Catchdrain (n.) A ditch or drain along the side of a hill to catch the surface water; also, a ditch at the side of a canal to catch the surplus water..
Batfowling :: Batfowling (n.) A mode of catching birds at night, by holding a torch or other light, and beating the bush or perch where they roost. The birds, flying to the light, are caught with nets or otherwise..
Offer :: Offer (v. t.) Attempt; endeavor; essay; as, he made an offer to catch the ball..
Word-catcher :: Word-catcher (n.) One who cavils at words.
Overcatch :: Overcatch (v. t.) To overtake.
Gin :: Gin (v. t.) To catch in a trap.
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..
Caught :: Caught () imp. & p. p. of Catch.
Fish :: Fish (v. t.) To catch; to draw out or up; as, to fish up an anchor..
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..
Ney :: Ney (n.) Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding.
Catch-basin :: Catch-basin (n.) A cistern or vault at the point where a street gutter discharges into a sewer, to catch bulky matters which would not pass readily through the sewer..
Trawlerman :: Trawlerman (n.) A fisherman who used unlawful arts and engines to catch fish.
Espy :: Espy (v. t.) To catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; to discover, as a distant object partly concealed, or not obvious to notice; to see at a glance; to discern unexpectedly; to spy; as, to espy land; to espy a man in a crowd..
Arrest :: Arrest (v. t.) To seize on and fix; to hold; to catch; as, to arrest the eyes or attention..
Bird :: Bird (v. i.) To catch or shoot birds.
Catchable :: Catchable (a.) Capable of being caught.
Illaqueation :: Illaqueation (n.) The act of catching or insnaring.
Latch :: Latch (n.) To catch so as to hold.
Combustible :: Combustible (a.) Capable of taking fire and burning; apt to catch fire; inflammable.
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