Definition of catching

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

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Hallier :: Hallier (n.) A kind of net for catching birds.
Web :: Web (n.) The texture of very fine thread spun by a spider for catching insects at its prey; a cobweb.
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..
Ney :: Ney (n.) Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding.
Catchwater :: Catchwater (n.) A ditch or drain for catching water. See Catchdrain.
Contagious :: Contagious (a.) Communicable by contact, by a virus, or by a bodily exhalation; catching; as, a contagious disease..
Pot :: Pot (n.) A wicker vessel for catching fish, eels, etc..
Snatch :: Snatch (n.) A hasty catching or seizing; a grab; a catching at, or attempt to seize, suddenly..
Trawl :: Trawl (n.) A fishing line, often extending a mile or more, having many short lines bearing hooks attached to it. It is used for catching cod, halibut, etc.; a boulter..
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..
Insectivorous :: Insectivorous (a.) plants which have some special adaptation for catching and digesting insects, as the sundew, Venus's flytrap, Sarracenia, etc..
Bow Net :: Bow net () A net for catching birds.
Bird-eyed :: Bird-eyed (a.) Quick-sighted; catching a glance as one goes.
Fishhook :: Fishhook (n.) A hook for catching fish.
Hitch :: Hitch (n.) The act of catching, as on a hook, etc..
Catching :: Catching (a.) Captivating; alluring.
Ney :: Ney (n.) A fabric of twine, thread, or the like, wrought or woven into meshes, and used for catching fish, birds, butterflies, etc..
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..
Deprehension :: Deprehension (n.) A catching; discovery.
Drawnet :: Drawnet (n.) A net for catching the larger sorts of birds; also, a dragnet..
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