Definition of catch

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Catch (n.) Passing opportunities seized; snatches.

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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..
Lariat :: Lariat (v. t.) To secure with a lariat fastened to a stake, as a horse or mule for grazing; also, to lasso or catch with a lariat..
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..
Click :: Click (n.) A detent, pawl, or ratchet, as that which catches the cogs of a ratchet wheel to prevent backward motion. See Illust. of Ratched wheel..
Trillachan :: Trillachan (n.) The oyster catcher.
Fisherman :: Fisherman (n.) One whose occupation is to catch fish.
Entrap :: Entrap (v. t.) To catch in a trap; to insnare; hence, to catch, as in a trap, by artifices; to involve in difficulties or distresses; to catch or involve in contradictions; as, to be entrapped by the devices of evil men..
Racket :: Racket (n.) A thin strip of wood, having the ends brought together, forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, across which a network of catgut or cord is stretched. It is furnished with a handle, and is used for catching or striking a ball in tennis and similar games..
Pot :: Pot (n.) A wicker vessel for catching fish, eels, etc..
Bait :: Bait (v. i.) Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net..
Bird-eyed :: Bird-eyed (a.) Quick-sighted; catching a glance as one goes.
Respiration :: Respiration (n.) The act of respiring or breathing again, or catching one's breath..
Muscicapine :: Muscicapine (a.) Of or pertaining to the Muscicapidae, a family of birds that includes the true flycatchers..
Bow Net :: Bow net () A net for catching birds.
Locket :: Locket (n.) A small lock; a catch or spring to fasten a necklace or other ornament.
Mantrap :: Mantrap (n.) A trap for catching trespassers.
Rat :: Rat (v. i.) To catch or kill rats.
Scatches :: Scatches (n. pl.) Stilts.
Field :: Field (v. i.) To stand out in the field, ready to catch, stop, or throw the ball..
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..
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