Definition of catch

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Catch (n.) Something desirable to be caught, esp. a husband or wife in matrimony..

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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..
Catch :: Catch (n.) That by which anything is caught or temporarily fastened; as, the catch of a gate..
Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To take captive, as in a snare or net, or on a hook; as, to catch a bird or fish..
Ringtoss :: Ringtoss (n.) A game in which the object is to toss a ring so that it will catch upon an upright stick.
Trillachan :: Trillachan (n.) The oyster catcher.
Chase :: Chase (v. t.) To follow as if to catch; to pursue; to compel to move on; to drive by following; to cause to fly; -- often with away or off; as, to chase the hens away..
Troll :: Troll (n.) A song the parts of which are sung in succession; a catch; a round.
Hook :: Hook (v. t.) To catch or fasten with a hook or hooks; to seize, capture, or hold, as with a hook, esp. with a disguised or baited hook; hence, to secure by allurement or artifice; to entrap; to catch; as, to hook a dress; to hook a trout..
Flapdragon :: Flapdragon (n.) A game in which the players catch raisins out burning brandy, and swallow them blazing..
Trap :: Trap (v. t.) To catch in a trap or traps; as, to trap foxes..
Pilot :: Pilot (n.) The cowcatcher of a locomotive.
Taker :: Taker (n.) One who takes or receives; one who catches or apprehends.
Hent :: Hent (v. t.) To seize; to lay hold on; to catch; to get.
Catchword :: Catchword (n.) Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue..
Pewee :: Pewee (n.) A common American tyrant flycatcher (Sayornis phoebe, or S. fuscus). Called also pewit, and phoebe..
Inviscate :: Inviscate (v. t.) To daub or catch with glue or birdlime; to entangle with glutinous matter.
Mesh :: Mesh (v. t.) To catch in a mesh.
Frith :: Frith (n.) A kind of weir for catching fish.
Beclap :: Beclap (v. t.) To catch; to grasp; to insnare.
Cowcatxjer :: Cowcatxjer (n.) A strong inclined frame, usually of wrought-iron bars, in front of a locomotive engine, for catching or throwing off obstructions on a railway, as cattle; the pilot..
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