Definition of "catch"
- noun
The act of seizing or capturing.
The act of catching an object in motion, especially a ball.
The act of noticing, understanding or hearing.
The game of catching a ball.
A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse.
Something which is captured or caught.
The amount which is caught, especially of fish.
A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.
A hesitation in voice, caused by strong emotion.
A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.
A crick; a sudden muscle pain during unaccustomed positioning when the muscle is in use.
A fragment of music or poetry.
A state of readiness to capture or seize; an ambush.
A crop which has germinated and begun to grow.
A type of strong boat, usually having two masts; a ketch.
A type of humorous round in which the voices gradually catch up with one another; usually sung by men and often having bawdy lyrics.
The refrain; a line or lines of a song which are repeated from verse to verse.
The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out.
A player in respect of his catching ability; particularly one who catches well.
The first contact of an oar with the water.
A stoppage of breath, resembling a slight cough.
- verb
To capture, overtake.
To seize hold of.
To intercept.
To receive (by being in the way).
To take in with one's senses or intellect.
To seize attention, interest.
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