Definition of catch

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Catch (v. t.) To get possession of; to attain.

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Spattling-poppy :: Spattling-poppy (n.) A kind of catchfly (Silene inflata) which is sometimes frothy from the action of captured insects.
Ruche :: Ruche (n.) A pile of arched tiles, used to catch and retain oyster spawn..
Giggle :: Giggle (v. t.) To laugh with short catches of the breath or voice; to laugh in a light, affected, or silly manner; to titter with childish levity..
Flapdragon :: Flapdragon (n.) A game in which the players catch raisins out burning brandy, and swallow them blazing..
Pewee :: Pewee (n.) A common American tyrant flycatcher (Sayornis phoebe, or S. fuscus). Called also pewit, and phoebe..
Inviscate :: Inviscate (v. t.) To daub or catch with glue or birdlime; to entangle with glutinous matter.
Tag :: Tag (n.) The end, or catchword, of an actor's speech; cue..
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..
Bird :: Bird (v. i.) To catch or shoot birds.
Combustible :: Combustible (a.) Capable of taking fire and burning; apt to catch fire; inflammable.
Scolder :: Scolder (n.) The oyster catcher; -- so called from its shrill cries.
Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To seize after pursuing; to arrest; as, to catch a thief..
Catchwater :: Catchwater (n.) A ditch or drain for catching water. See Catchdrain.
Fishery :: Fishery (n.) The business or practice of catching fish; fishing.
Drawnet :: Drawnet (n.) A net for catching the larger sorts of birds; also, a dragnet..
Battery :: Battery (v. t.) The pitcher and catcher together.
Hack :: Hack (n.) A hacking; a catch in speaking; a short, broken cough..
Glimpse :: Glimpse (v. t.) To catch a glimpse of; to see by glimpses; to have a short or hurried view of.
Catchable :: Catchable (a.) Capable of being caught.
Catch :: Catch (n.) A humorous canon or round, so contrived that the singers catch up each other's words..
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