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Catch-basin :: Catch-basin (n.) A cistern or vault at the point where a street gutter discharges into a sewer, to catch bulky matters which would not pass readily through the sewer..

Giggle :: Giggle (n.) A kind of laugh, with short catches of the voice or breath; a light, silly laugh..

Grasp :: Grasp (v. t.) To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.

Espy :: Espy (v. t.) To catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; to discover, as a distant object partly concealed, or not obvious to notice; to see at a glance; to discern unexpectedly; to spy; as, to espy land; to espy a man in a crowd..

Poacher :: Poacher (n.) One who poaches; one who kills or catches game or fish contrary to law.

Gripe :: Gripe (v. t.) To catch with the hand; to clasp closely with the fingers; to clutch.

Insnare :: Insnare (v. t.) To catch in a snare; to entrap; to take by artificial means.

Retiary :: Retiary (n.) Any spider which spins webs to catch its prey.

Field :: Field (v. t.) To catch, stop, throw, etc. (the ball), as a fielder..

Ensnare :: Ensnare (v. t.) To catch in a snare. See Insnare.

Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To seize after pursuing; to arrest; as, to catch a thief..

Cobweb :: Cobweb (n.) A snare of insidious meshes designed to catch the ignorant and unwary.

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..

Holdfast :: Holdfast (n.) Something used to secure and hold in place something else, as a long fiat-headed nail, a catch a hook, a clinch, a clamp, etc.; hence, a support..

Noncontagious :: Noncontagious (a.) Not contagious; not catching; not communicable by contact.

Troll :: Troll (n.) A song the parts of which are sung in succession; a catch; a round.

Fishery :: Fishery (n.) A place for catching fish.

Catchpenny :: Catchpenny (a.) Made or contrived for getting small sums of money from the ignorant or unwary; as, a catchpenny book; a catchpenny show..

Hent :: Hent (v. t.) To seize; to lay hold on; to catch; to get.

Trap :: Trap (v. t.) To catch in a trap or traps; as, to trap foxes..

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