Definition of catch

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Catch (v. t.) To reach in time; to come up with; as, to catch a train..

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Troll :: Troll (v. t.) To sing the parts of in succession, as of a round, a catch, and the like; also, to sing loudly or freely..
Catching :: Catching (a.) Captivating; alluring.
Catchword :: Catchword (n.) A word or phrase caught up and repeated for effect; as, the catchword of a political party, etc..
Angle :: Angle (n.) A fishhook; tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod..
Latch :: Latch (n.) To catch so as to hold.
Riffle :: Riffle (n.) A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is washed; also, one of the cleats, grooves, or steps in such a trough. Also called ripple..
Hallier :: Hallier (n.) A kind of net for catching birds.
Noose :: Noose (v. t.) To tie in a noose; to catch in a noose; to entrap; to insnare.
Click :: Click (n.) A detent, pawl, or ratchet, as that which catches the cogs of a ratchet wheel to prevent backward motion. See Illust. of Ratched wheel..
Haul :: Haul (n.) A single draught of a net; as, to catch a hundred fish at a haul..
Springe :: Springe (v. i.) A noose fastened to an elastic body, and drawn close with a sudden spring, whereby it catches a bird or other animal; a gin; a snare..
Match :: Match (n.) Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp., a small strip or splint of wood dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium..
Catcher :: Catcher (n.) The player who stands behind the batsman to catch the ball.
Fastening :: Fastening (n.) Anything that binds and makes fast, as a lock, catch, bolt, bar, buckle, etc..
Ad Captandum :: Ad captandum () A phrase used adjectively sometimes of meretricious attempts to catch or win popular favor.
Offer :: Offer (v. t.) Attempt; endeavor; essay; as, he made an offer to catch the ball..
Nail :: Nail (n.) To fasten, as with a nail; to bind or hold, as to a bargain or to acquiescence in an argument or assertion; hence, to catch; to trap..
Pilot :: Pilot (n.) The cowcatcher of a locomotive.
Bag Net :: Bag net () A bag-shaped net for catching fish.
Hitch :: Hitch (n.) A catch; anything that holds, as a hook; an impediment; an obstacle; an entanglement..
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