Definition of catch

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Catch (v. t.) To seize with the senses or the mind; to apprehend; as, to catch a melody..

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Offer :: Offer (v. t.) Attempt; endeavor; essay; as, he made an offer to catch the ball..
Catchwater :: Catchwater (n.) A ditch or drain for catching water. See Catchdrain.
Dredge :: Dredge (v. t.) To catch or gather with a dredge; to deepen with a dredging machine.
Birdcatching :: Birdcatching (n.) The art, act, or occupation or catching birds or wild fowls..
Drome :: Drome (n.) The crab plover (Dromas ardeola), a peculiar North African bird, allied to the oyster catcher..
Hatch :: Hatch (n.) A frame or weir in a river, for catching fish..
Betrap :: Betrap (v. t.) To draw into, or catch in, a trap; to insnare; to circumvent..
Eelpot :: Eelpot (n.) A boxlike structure with funnel-shaped traps for catching eels; an eelbuck.
Aard-vark :: Aard-vark (n.) An edentate mammal, of the genus Orycteropus, somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of Southern Africa. It burrows in the ground, and feeds entirely on ants, which it catches with its long, slimy tongue..
Wall-plat :: Wall-plat (n.) The spotted flycatcher. It builds its nest on walls.
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..
Trigger :: Trigger (n.) A piece, as a lever, which is connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it; especially (Firearms), the part of a lock which is moved by the finger to release the cock and discharge the piece..
Chalder :: Chalder (n.) A kind of bird; the oyster catcher.
Muscicapine :: Muscicapine (a.) Of or pertaining to the Muscicapidae, a family of birds that includes the true flycatchers..
Beaucatcher :: Beaucatcher (n.) A small flat curl worn on the temple by women.
Catching :: Catching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Catc.
Kiddle :: Kiddle (n.) A kind of basketwork wear in a river, for catching fish..
Garth :: Garth (n.) A dam or weir for catching fish.
Grasp :: Grasp (v. t.) To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
Snatch :: Snatch (v. i.) To attempt to seize something suddenly; to catch; -- often with at; as, to snatch at a rope..
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