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Ney :: Ney (n.) Anything designed or fitted to entrap or catch; a snare; any device for catching and holding.

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.

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..

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

Respiration :: Respiration (n.) The act of respiring or breathing again, or catching one's breath..

Fishery :: Fishery (n.) The business or practice of catching fish; fishing.

Hitch :: Hitch (n.) The act of catching, as on a hook, etc..

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..

Trammel :: Trammel (n.) A kind of net for catching birds, fishes, or other prey..

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..

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

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..

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

Turtling :: Turtling (n.) The act, practice, or art of catching turtles..

Pot :: Pot (n.) A wicker vessel for catching fish, eels, etc..

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

Catching :: Catching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Catc.

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..

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

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