Definition of catch

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Catch (n.) A humorous canon or round, so contrived that the singers catch up each other's words..

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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..
Trammel :: Trammel (n.) A kind of net for catching birds, fishes, or other prey..
Scramble :: Scramble (v. i.) To struggle eagerly with others for something thrown upon the ground; to go down upon all fours to seize something; to catch rudely at what is desired.
Catcher :: Catcher (n.) The player who stands behind the batsman to catch the ball.
Gin :: Gin (v. t.) To catch in a trap.
Hawk :: Hawk (v. i.) To catch, or attempt to catch, birds by means of hawks trained for the purpose, and let loose on the prey; to practice falconry..
Springe :: Springe (v. t.) To catch in a springe; to insnare.
Snicker :: Snicker (v. i.) To laugh with audible catches of voice, as when persons attempt to suppress loud laughter..
Catching :: Catching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Catc.
Tunnel :: Tunnel (v. t.) To catch in a tunnel net.
Cockshut :: Cockshut (n.) A kind of net to catch woodcock.
Hallier :: Hallier (n.) A kind of net for catching birds.
Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To engage and attach; to please; to charm.
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..
Pewee :: Pewee (n.) A common American tyrant flycatcher (Sayornis phoebe, or S. fuscus). Called also pewit, and phoebe..
Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To come upon unexpectedly or by surprise; to find; as, to catch one in the act of stealing..
Scatches :: Scatches (n. pl.) Stilts.
Taker :: Taker (n.) One who takes or receives; one who catches or apprehends.
Fielder :: Fielder (n.) A ball payer who stands out in the field to catch or stop balls.
Aucupation :: Aucupation (n.) Birdcatching; fowling.
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