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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Birdlime :: Birdlime (v. t.) To smear with birdlime; to catch with birdlime; to insnare.
Cockshut :: Cockshut (n.) A kind of net to catch woodcock.
Scolder :: Scolder (n.) The oyster catcher; -- so called from its shrill cries.
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..
Fastening :: Fastening (n.) Anything that binds and makes fast, as a lock, catch, bolt, bar, buckle, etc..
Buckle :: Buckle (n.) A device, usually of metal, consisting of a frame with one more movable tongues or catches, used for fastening things together, as parts of dress or harness, by means of a strap passing through the frame and pierced by the tongue..
Ney :: Ney (n.) Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding.
Scatches :: Scatches (n. pl.) Stilts.
Retiary :: Retiary (n.) Any spider which spins webs to catch its prey.
Fishhook :: Fishhook (n.) A hook for catching fish.
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..
Take :: Take (n.) That which is taken; especially, the quantity of fish captured at one haul or catch..
Troll :: Troll (v. t.) To sing the parts of in succession, as of a round, a catch, and the like; also, to sing loudly or freely..
Angle :: Angle (n.) A fishhook; tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod..
Flytrap :: Flytrap (n.) A trap for catching flies.
Fish :: Fish (v. t.) To catch; to draw out or up; as, to fish up an anchor..
Tirma :: Tirma (n.) The oyster catcher.
Kingbird :: Kingbird (n.) A small American bird (Tyrannus tyrannus, or T. Carolinensis), noted for its courage in attacking larger birds, even hawks and eagles, especially when they approach its nest in the breeding season. It is a typical tyrant flycatcher, taking various insects upon the wing. It is dark ash above, and blackish on the head and tail. The quills and wing coverts are whitish at the edges. It is white beneath, with a white terminal band on the tail. The feathers on the head of the adults show
Pot :: Pot (n.) A wicker vessel for catching fish, eels, etc..
Ensnare :: Ensnare (v. t.) To catch in a snare. See Insnare.
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