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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..

Birdcatching :: Birdcatching (n.) The art, act, or occupation or catching birds or wild fowls..

Garth :: Garth (n.) A dam or weir for catching fish.

Grasping :: Grasping (a.) Seizing; embracing; catching.

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

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..

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.

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.

Frith :: Frith (n.) A kind of weir for catching fish.

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

Catchwater :: Catchwater (n.) A ditch or drain for catching water. See Catchdrain.

Gasp :: Gasp (n.) The act of opening the mouth convulsively to catch the breath; a labored respiration; a painful catching of the breath.

Deprehension :: Deprehension (n.) A catching; discovery.

Pant :: Pant (n.) A quick breathing; a catching of the breath; a gasp.

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..

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..

Mantrap :: Mantrap (n.) A trap for catching trespassers.

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

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

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