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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Retiary :: Retiary (a.) Constructing or using a web, or net, to catch prey; -- said of certain spiders..
Olive :: Olive (n.) The oyster catcher.
Lasso :: Lasso (n.) A rope or long thong of leather with, a running noose, used for catching horses, cattle, etc..
Displayed :: Displayed (a.) Set with lines of prominent type interspersed, to catch the eye..
Flycatcher :: Flycatcher (n.) One of numerous species of birds that feed upon insects, which they take on the wing..
Birdlime :: Birdlime (v. t.) To smear with birdlime; to catch with birdlime; to insnare.
Flatbill :: Flatbill (n.) Any bird of the genus Flatyrynchus. They belong to the family of flycatchers.
Trawl :: Trawl (n.) A fishing line, often extending a mile or more, having many short lines bearing hooks attached to it. It is used for catching cod, halibut, etc.; a boulter..
Wall-plat :: Wall-plat (n.) The spotted flycatcher. It builds its nest on walls.
Grasp :: Grasp (v. t.) To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
Spakenet :: Spakenet (n.) A net for catching crabs.
Tunnel :: Tunnel (v. t.) To catch in a tunnel net.
Catch :: Catch (n.) Something desirable to be caught, esp. a husband or wife in matrimony..
Benet :: Benet (v. t.) To catch in a net; to insnare.
Lark :: Lark (v. i.) To catch larks; as, to go larking..
Catchpoll :: Catchpoll (n.) A bailiff's assistant.
Catchwork :: Catchwork (n.) A work or artificial water-course for throwing water on lands that lie on the slopes of hills; a catchdrain.
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..
Catchword :: Catchword (n.) A word or phrase caught up and repeated for effect; as, the catchword of a political party, etc..
Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To get possession of; to attain.
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