Definition of catching

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

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Drawnet :: Drawnet (n.) A net for catching the larger sorts of birds; also, a dragnet..
Illaqueation :: Illaqueation (n.) The act of catching or insnaring.
Catching :: Catching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Catc.
Fishery :: Fishery (n.) A place for catching fish.
Frith :: Frith (n.) A kind of weir 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..
Redstart :: Redstart (n.) An American fly-catching warbler (Setophaga ruticilla). The male is black, with large patches of orange-red on the sides, wings, and tail. The female is olive, with yellow patches..
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..
Angle :: Angle (n.) A fishhook; tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod..
Snatch :: Snatch (n.) A hasty catching or seizing; a grab; a catching at, or attempt to seize, suddenly..
Bait :: Bait (v. i.) Any substance, esp. food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, inclosure, or net..
Trammel :: Trammel (n.) A kind of net for catching birds, fishes, or other prey..
Lasso :: Lasso (n.) A rope or long thong of leather with, a running noose, used for catching horses, cattle, etc..
Crabbing :: Crabbing (n.) The act or art of catching crabs.
Bucket :: Bucket (n.) A vessel for drawing up water from a well, or for catching, holding, or carrying water, sap, or other liquids..
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.
Fishery :: Fishery (n.) The business or practice of catching fish; fishing.
Kipe :: Kipe (n.) An osier basket used for catching fish.
Noncontagious :: Noncontagious (a.) Not contagious; not catching; not communicable by contact.
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..
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