Definition of catching

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

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Hatch :: Hatch (n.) A frame or weir in a river, for catching fish..
Flytrap :: Flytrap (n.) A trap for catching flies.
Bird-eyed :: Bird-eyed (a.) Quick-sighted; catching a glance as one goes.
Bag Net :: Bag net () A bag-shaped net for catching fish.
Pot :: Pot (n.) A wicker vessel for catching fish, eels, etc..
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..
Crabbing :: Crabbing (n.) The act or art of catching crabs.
Turtling :: Turtling (n.) The act, practice, or art of catching turtles..
Heck :: Heck (n.) A latticework contrivance for catching fish.
Garth :: Garth (n.) A dam or weir for catching fish.
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..
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..
Frith :: Frith (n.) A kind of weir for catching fish.
Hallier :: Hallier (n.) A kind of net for catching birds.
Deprehension :: Deprehension (n.) A catching; discovery.
Nippers :: Nippers (n. pl.) A device with fingers or jaws for seizing an object and holding or conveying it; as, in a printing press, a clasp for catching a sheet and conveying it to the form..
Noncontagious :: Noncontagious (a.) Not contagious; not catching; not communicable by contact.
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..
Drawnet :: Drawnet (n.) A net for catching the larger sorts of birds; also, a dragnet..
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..
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