Definition of catching

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Catching (a.) Captivating; alluring.

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Hitch :: Hitch (n.) The act of catching, as on a hook, etc..
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..
Trammel :: Trammel (n.) A kind of net for catching birds, fishes, or other prey..
Hunt :: Hunt (v. t.) To search for or follow after, as game or wild animals; to chase; to pursue for the purpose of catching or killing; to follow with dogs or guns for sport or exercise; as, to hunt a deer..
Lariat :: Lariat (n.) A long, slender rope made of hemp or strips of hide, esp. one with a noose; -- used as a lasso for catching cattle, horses, etc., and for picketing a horse so that he can graze without wandering..
Bucket :: Bucket (n.) A vessel for drawing up water from a well, or for catching, holding, or carrying water, sap, or other liquids..
Catching :: Catching (a.) Captivating; alluring.
Illaqueation :: Illaqueation (n.) The act of catching or insnaring.
Turtling :: Turtling (n.) The act, practice, or art of catching turtles..
Deprehension :: Deprehension (n.) A catching; discovery.
Frith :: Frith (n.) A kind of weir for catching fish.
Birding :: Birding (n.) Birdcatching or fowling.
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..
Muff :: Muff (v. t.) To handle awkwardly; to fumble; to fail to hold, as a ball, in catching it..
Hatch :: Hatch (n.) A frame or weir in a river, for catching fish..
Pot :: Pot (n.) A wicker vessel for catching fish, eels, etc..
Bag Net :: Bag net () A bag-shaped net for catching fish.
Mantrap :: Mantrap (n.) A trap for catching trespassers.
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..
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..
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