Definition of catch

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Catch (v. i.) To take hold; as, the bolt does not catch..

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Catching :: Catching (a.) Captivating; alluring.
Lose :: Lose (v. t.) To fail to obtain or enjoy; to fail to gain or win; hence, to fail to catch with the mind or senses; to miss; as, I lost a part of what he said..
Catch :: Catch (n.) Act of seizing; a grasp.
Catcher :: Catcher (n.) One who, or that which, catches..
Catch :: Catch (v. i.) To attain possession.
Respiration :: Respiration (n.) The act of respiring or breathing again, or catching one's breath..
Fishhook :: Fishhook (n.) A hook for catching fish.
Spakenet :: Spakenet (n.) A net for catching crabs.
Racket :: Racket (n.) A thin strip of wood, having the ends brought together, forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, across which a network of catgut or cord is stretched. It is furnished with a handle, and is used for catching or striking a ball in tennis and similar games..
Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A sliding catch, or fastening, as for a door or gate; the portion of a lock which is shot or withdrawn by the action of the key..
Thimble :: Thimble (n.) A kind of cap or cover, or sometimes a broad ring, for the end of the finger, used in sewing to protect the finger when pushing the needle through the material. It is usually made of metal, and has upon the outer surface numerous small pits to catch the head of the needle..
Pant :: Pant (n.) A quick breathing; a catching of the breath; a gasp.
Grasping :: Grasping (a.) Seizing; embracing; catching.
Detent :: Detent (n.) That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking..
Snap :: Snap (v. t.) A small catch or fastening held or closed by means of a spring, or one which closes with a snapping sound, as the catch of a bracelet, necklace, clasp of a book, etc..
Catchdrain :: Catchdrain (n.) A ditch or drain along the side of a hill to catch the surface water; also, a ditch at the side of a canal to catch the surplus water..
Swoop :: Swoop (n.) To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing; as, a hawk swoops a chicken..
Gasp :: Gasp (v. i.) To open the mouth wide in catching the breath, or in laborious respiration; to labor for breath; to respire convulsively; to pant violently..
Deprehension :: Deprehension (n.) A catching; discovery.
Displayed :: Displayed (a.) Set with lines of prominent type interspersed, to catch the eye..
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