Definition of catching

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

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Trammel :: Trammel (n.) A kind of net for catching birds, fishes, or other prey..
Fishery :: Fishery (n.) A place for catching fish.
Noncontagious :: Noncontagious (a.) Not contagious; not catching; not communicable by contact.
Solitaire :: Solitaire (n.) Any species of American thrushlike birds of the genus Myadestes. They are noted their sweet songs and retiring habits. Called also fly-catching thrush. A West Indian species (Myadestes sibilans) is called the invisible bird.
Gasp :: Gasp (n.) The act of opening the mouth convulsively to catch the breath; a labored respiration; a painful catching of the breath.
Catching :: Catching (a.) Captivating; alluring.
Contagious :: Contagious (a.) Communicable by contact, by a virus, or by a bodily exhalation; catching; as, a contagious disease..
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..
Fishery :: Fishery (n.) The business or practice of catching fish; fishing.
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..
Aucupation :: Aucupation (n.) Birdcatching; fowling.
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..
Bird-eyed :: Bird-eyed (a.) Quick-sighted; catching a glance as one goes.
Crabbing :: Crabbing (n.) The act or art of catching crabs.
Fly-catching :: Fly-catching (a.) Having the habit of catching insects on the wing.
Ney :: Ney (n.) A fabric of twine, thread, or the like, wrought or woven into meshes, and used for catching fish, birds, butterflies, etc..
Birding :: Birding (n.) Birdcatching or fowling.
Flytrap :: Flytrap (n.) A trap for catching flies.
Pant :: Pant (n.) A quick breathing; a catching of the breath; a gasp.
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