Definition of catch

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Catch (v. t.) To come upon unexpectedly or by surprise; to find; as, to catch one in the act of stealing..

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Web :: Web (n.) The texture of very fine thread spun by a spider for catching insects at its prey; a cobweb.
Barleybreak :: Barleybreak (n.) An ancient rural game, commonly played round stacks of barley, or other grain, in which some of the party attempt to catch others who run from a goal..
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..
Mesh :: Mesh (v. t.) To catch in a mesh.
Sniggle :: Sniggle (v. t.) To catch, as an eel, by sniggling; hence, to hook; to insnare..
Crabbing :: Crabbing (n.) The act or art of catching crabs.
Catchpoll :: Catchpoll (n.) A bailiff's assistant.
Land :: Land (v. t.) To catch and bring to shore; to capture; as, to land a fish..
Tache :: Tache (n.) Something used for taking hold or holding; a catch; a loop; a button.
Bird :: Bird (v. i.) To catch or shoot birds.
Whitewall :: Whitewall (n.) The spotted flycatcher; -- so called from the white color of the under parts.
Dog :: Dog (n.) A piece in machinery acting as a catch or clutch; especially, the carrier of a lathe, also, an adjustable stop to change motion, as in a machine tool..
Pewee :: Pewee (n.) A common American tyrant flycatcher (Sayornis phoebe, or S. fuscus). Called also pewit, and phoebe..
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..
Noose :: Noose (v. t.) To tie in a noose; to catch in a noose; to entrap; to insnare.
Flycatcher :: Flycatcher (n.) One of numerous species of birds that feed upon insects, which they take on the wing..
Kingbird :: Kingbird (n.) A small American bird (Tyrannus tyrannus, or T. Carolinensis), noted for its courage in attacking larger birds, even hawks and eagles, especially when they approach its nest in the breeding season. It is a typical tyrant flycatcher, taking various insects upon the wing. It is dark ash above, and blackish on the head and tail. The quills and wing coverts are whitish at the edges. It is white beneath, with a white terminal band on the tail. The feathers on the head of the adults show
Nip :: Nip (v. t.) To catch and inclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon..
Bag Net :: Bag net () A bag-shaped net for catching fish.
Trip :: Trip (v. t.) To detect in a misstep; to catch; to convict.
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