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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Ketchup :: Ketchup (n.) A sauce. See Catchup.
Hawk :: Hawk (v. i.) To catch, or attempt to catch, birds by means of hawks trained for the purpose, and let loose on the prey; to practice falconry..
Retiary :: Retiary (n.) Any spider which spins webs to catch its prey.
Trigger :: Trigger (n.) A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.
Catch :: Catch (n.) A humorous canon or round, so contrived that the singers catch up each other's words..
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..
Wall-plat :: Wall-plat (n.) The spotted flycatcher. It builds its nest on walls.
Kiddle :: Kiddle (n.) A kind of basketwork wear in a river, for catching fish..
Overcatch :: Overcatch (v. t.) To overtake.
Eelpot :: Eelpot (n.) A boxlike structure with funnel-shaped traps for catching eels; an eelbuck.
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..
Blindman''s Buff :: Blindman's buff () A play in which one person is blindfolded, and tries to catch some one of the company and tell who it is..
Trawlerman :: Trawlerman (n.) A fisherman who used unlawful arts and engines to catch fish.
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..
Fishhook :: Fishhook (n.) A hook for catching fish.
Trip :: Trip (n. i.) To take a quick step, as when in danger of losing one's balance; hence, to make a false; to catch the foot; to lose footing; to stumble..
Aucupation :: Aucupation (n.) Birdcatching; fowling.
Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To take captive, as in a snare or net, or on a hook; as, to catch a bird or fish..
Muff :: Muff (v. t.) To handle awkwardly; to fumble; to fail to hold, as a ball, in catching it..
Ringtoss :: Ringtoss (n.) A game in which the object is to toss a ring so that it will catch upon an upright stick.
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