Definition of catch

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Catch (n.) That which is caught or taken; profit; gain; especially, the whole quantity caught or taken at one time; as, a good catch of fish..

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Noose :: Noose (v. t.) To tie in a noose; to catch in a noose; to entrap; to insnare.
Web :: Web (n.) The texture of very fine thread spun by a spider for catching insects at its prey; a cobweb.
Illaqueation :: Illaqueation (n.) The act of catching or insnaring.
Fang :: Fang (a.) To catch; to seize, as with the teeth; to lay hold of; to gripe; to clutch..
Riffle :: Riffle (n.) A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is washed; also, one of the cleats, grooves, or steps in such a trough. Also called ripple..
Catsup :: Catsup (n.) Same as Catchup, and Ketchup..
Glimpse :: Glimpse (v. t.) To catch a glimpse of; to see by glimpses; to have a short or hurried view of.
Snap :: Snap (v. t.) A small catch or fastening held or closed by means of a spring, or one which closes with a snapping sound, as the catch of a bracelet, necklace, clasp of a book, etc..
Trigger :: Trigger (n.) A piece, as a lever, which is connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it; especially (Firearms), the part of a lock which is moved by the finger to release the cock and discharge the piece..
Cockshut :: Cockshut (n.) A kind of net to catch woodcock.
Locket :: Locket (n.) A small lock; a catch or spring to fasten a necklace or other ornament.
Fang :: Fang (a.) To enable to catch or tear; to furnish with fangs.
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..
Flybane :: Flybane (n.) A kind of catchfly of the genus Silene; also, a poisonous mushroom (Agaricus muscarius); fly agaric..
Snicker :: Snicker (v. i.) To laugh with audible catches of voice, as when persons attempt to suppress loud laughter..
Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To reach in time; to come up with; as, to catch a train..
Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To communicate to; to fasten upon; as, the fire caught the adjoining building..
Noncontagious :: Noncontagious (a.) Not contagious; not catching; not communicable by contact.
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..
Whitewall :: Whitewall (n.) The spotted flycatcher; -- so called from the white color of the under parts.
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