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Catching :: Catching (a.) Captivating; alluring.

Bucket :: Bucket (n.) A vessel for drawing up water from a well, or for catching, holding, or carrying water, sap, or other liquids..

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..

Hatch :: Hatch (n.) A frame or weir in a river, for catching fish..

Catching :: Catching (n.) The act of seizing or taking hold of.

Match :: Match (n.) Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp., a small strip or splint of wood dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium..

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..

Day-net :: Day-net (n.) A net for catching small birds.

Mantrap :: Mantrap (n.) A trap for catching trespassers.

Fly-catching :: Fly-catching (a.) Having the habit of catching insects on the wing.

Crabbing :: Crabbing (n.) The act or art of catching crabs.

Gasp :: Gasp (v. i.) To open the mouth wide in catching the breath, or in laborious respiration; to labor for breath; to respire convulsively; to pant violently..

Flytrap :: Flytrap (n.) A trap for catching flies.

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..

Fishy :: Fishy (a.) Extravagant, like some stories about catching fish; improbable; also, rank or foul..

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..

Web :: Web (n.) The texture of very fine thread spun by a spider for catching insects at its prey; a cobweb.

Catchwater :: Catchwater (n.) A ditch or drain for catching water. See Catchdrain.

Grasping :: Grasping (a.) Seizing; embracing; catching.

Fishhook :: Fishhook (n.) A hook for catching fish.

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