Etymology: [ kach, kech ] (verb.) 13th century. From Middle English, from Anglo-Norman cachier, from Late Latin captiare, from Latin captare. Akin to Modern French chasser, Spanish cazar.
A fragment of music or poetry, 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 state of readiness to capture or seize; an ambush, A type of strong boat, usually having two masts; a ketch, A crop which has germinated and begun to grow, A hesitation in voice, caused by strong emotion, The amount which is caught, especially of fish, The act of catching an object in motion, especially a ball, The act of seizing or capturing, The act of noticing, understanding or hearing, The game of catching a ball, A type of humorous round in which the voices gradually catch up with one another; usually sung by men and often having bawdy lyrics, Something which is captured or caught, A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening, A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse, To intercept, To receive (by being in the way), To seize attention, interest, The refrain; a line or lines of a song which are repeated from verse to verse, To seize hold of, To take in with one's senses or intellect, A player in respect of his catching ability; particularly one who catches well, The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out, The first contact of an oar with the water, To capture, overtake, A stoppage of breath, resembling a slight cough, capture; trap; understand; stick; be held, be involved, ketch, Act of seizing; a grasp, To take hold; as, the bolt does not catch, To spread by, or as by, infecting; to communicate, That which is caught or taken; profit; gain; especially, the whole quantity caught or taken at one time; as, a good catch of fish, That by which anything is caught or temporarily fastened; as, the catch of a gate, The posture of seizing; a state of preparation to lay hold of, or of watching he opportunity to seize; as, to lie on the catch, to take by sympathy, contagion, infection, or exposure; as, to catch the spirit of an occasion; to catch the measles or smallpox; to catch cold; the house caught fire, Something desirable to be caught, esp, To take or receive; esp, To come upon unexpectedly or by surprise; to find; as, to catch one in the act of stealing, To reach in time; to come up with; as, to catch a train, To attain possession, To be held or impeded by entanglement or a light obstruction; as, a kite catches in a tree; a door catches so as not to open, a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window a restraint that checks the motion of something; "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open", a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect the quantity that was caught; "the catch was only 10 fish", a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching); "he shared his catch with the others", contract; "did you catch a cold?", delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned; "I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting", To engage and attach; to please; to charm, a hidden drawback; "it sounds good but what's the catch?", a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth; "he played catch with his son in the backyard", Passing opportunities seized; snatches, A slight remembrance; a trace, A humorous canon or round, so contrived that the singers catch up each other's words, the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion", a husband or wife in matrimony, To engage, stick, or grasp, To capture, especially in the hands, To detect; sense, To hesitate, as if momentarily stuck, To handle an error, especially an exception, To make contact with, To notice, nail, To understand, To take a form of transportation that only leaves at certain times, To seize an opportunity, That which is captured or the amount which is captured, especially of fish, To take captive, as in a snare or net, or on a hook; as, to catch a bird or fish, To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball, Hence: To insnare; to entangle, To communicate to; to fasten upon; as, the fire caught the adjoining building, To seize with the senses or the mind; to apprehend; as, to catch a melody, To seize after pursuing; to arrest; as, to catch a thief, A emotion-caused pause in voice, The act of catching an object in motion in the air, A problem, a snag, especially in a deal or negotiation; a hitch, A find, in particular a boyfriend/girlfriend, A clasp which stops something from opening, To get possession of; to attain, be struck or affected by; "catch fire"; "catch the mood", to catch your breath: see breath to catch fire: see fire to catch hold of something: see hold to be caught short: see short to catch sight of something: see sight. English round, or simple perpetual canon, for three or more unaccompanied voices. Catches were sung by men as a popular pastime in the 16th-19th centuries. Catch texts were often humorous or ribald, and in some instances a pause in the melody in one voice was filled in by the notes and text of another, creating a pun or change of meaning, especially in the late-17th-century Restoration period, the quantity that was caught; "the catch was only 10 fish", a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect, anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching); "he shared his catch with the others", emphasis You can say things such as `You wouldn't catch me doing that' to emphasize that you would never do a particular thing. You wouldn't catch me in there, I can tell you, Catch is a game in which one child chases other children and tries to touch or catch one of them. = tag see also catching, A catch is a hidden problem or difficulty in a plan or an offer that seems surprisingly good. The catch is that you work for your supper, and the food and accommodation can be very basic = snag, When people have been fishing, their catch is the total number of fish that they have caught. The catch included one fish over 18 pounds, Catch is a game in which children throw a ball to each other, a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion), a restraint that checks the motion of something; "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open", capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; "I caught a rabbit in the trap toady", catch up with and possibly overtake; "The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp", see or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie", detect a blunder or misstep; "The reporter tripped up the senator", to hook or entangle; "One foot caught in the stirrup", succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase; "We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?", a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window, the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar", reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot; "the rock caught her in the back of the head"; "The blow got him in the back"; "The punch caught him in the stomach", A catch on a window, door, or container is a device that fastens it. She fiddled with the catch of her bag, If something catches the light or if the light catches it, it reflects the light and looks bright or shiny. They saw the ship's guns, catching the light of the moon Often a fox goes across the road in front of me and I just catch it in the headlights, If something catches on or in an object or if an object catches something, it accidentally becomes attached to the object or stuck in it. Her ankle caught on a root, and she almost lost her balance A man caught his foot in the lawnmower, When you catch a bus, train, or plane, you get on it in order to travel somewhere. We were in plenty of time for Anthony to catch the ferry He caught a taxi to Harrods. = get, If you catch someone doing something wrong, you see or find them doing it. He caught a youth breaking into a car Three years ago my wife and I divorced. I caught her with her boss, If you catch yourself doing something, especially something surprising, you suddenly become aware that you are doing it. I caught myself feeling almost sorry for poor Mr Laurence. = find, If one thing catches another, it hits it accidentally or manages to hit it. The stinging slap almost caught his face I may have caught him with my elbow but it was just an accident He caught her on the side of her head with his other fist, If you catch a part of someone's body, you take or seize it with your hand, often in order to stop them going somewhere. Liz caught his arm He knelt beside her and caught her hand in both of his Garrido caught her by the wrist. = seize, capture; loot; quantity that was caught (such as fish when fishing); latch; sarcasm; trick, something suspicious; romantic partner with many positive qualities (Slang); act of catching something (object) with the hands, If you catch a person or animal, you capture them after chasing them, or by using a trap, net, or other device. Police say they are confident of catching the gunman Where did you catch the fish? I wondered if it was an animal caught in a trap. = capture, If you catch an object that is moving through the air, you seize it with your hands. I jumped up to catch a ball and fell over. Catch is also a noun. He missed the catch and the match was lost, If you catch something or catch a glimpse of it, you notice it or manage to see it briefly. As she turned back she caught the puzzled look on her mother's face He caught a glimpse of the man's face in a shop window, If you catch something that someone has said, you manage to hear it. I do not believe I caught your name The men out in the corridor were trying to catch what they said, If you are caught between two alternatives or two people, you do not know which one to choose or follow. The Jordanian leader is caught between both sides in the dispute She was caught between envy and admiration, If you catch a cold or a disease, you become ill with it. The more stress you are under, the more likely you are to catch a cold, To catch liquids or small pieces that fall from somewhere means to collect them in a container. a specially designed breadboard with a tray to catch the crumbs. = collect, If you are caught in a storm or other unpleasant situation, it happens when you cannot avoid its effects. When he was fishing off the island he was caught in a storm and almost drowned Visitors to the area were caught between police and the rioters, If something catches your attention or your eye, you notice it or become interested in it. My shoes caught his attention A quick movement across the aisle caught his eye, If you catch a TV or radio programme or an event, you manage to see or listen to it. Bill turns on the radio to catch the local news, If you catch someone, you manage to contact or meet them to talk to them, especially when they are just about to go somewhere else. I dialled Elizabeth's number thinking I might catch her before she left for work Hello, Dolph. Glad I caught you, If something or someone catches you by surprise or at a bad time, you were not expecting them or do not feel able to deal with them. She looked as if the photographer had caught her by surprise I'm sorry but I just cannot say anything. You've caught me at a bad time The sheer number of spectators has caught everyone unprepared, grasp with the mind or develop an undersatnding of; "did you catch that allusion?"; "We caught something of his theory in the lecture"; "don't catch your meaning"; "did you get it?"; "She didn't get the joke"; "I just don't get him", start burning; "The fire caught", perceive by hearing; "I didn't catch your name"; "She didn't get his name when they met the first time", hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers; "We overheard the conversation at the next table", perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily; "I caught the aroma of coffee"; "He caught the allusion in her glance"; "ears open to catch every sound"; "The dog picked up the scent"; "Catch a glimpse", suffer from the receipt of; "She will catch hell for this behavior!", get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly; "Catch some sleep"; "catch one's breath", check oneself during an action; "She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind", The catch statement introduces an exception-handling block of code following a try statement The catch keyword is followed by an exception type and argument name in parentheses, and a block of code within curly braces, A Java reserved word which is used to specify an exception handler, defined after a try block, start burning; "The fire caught, reach in time; "I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock", apprehend and reproduce accurately; "She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings"; "She got the mood just right in her photographs", become aware of; "he caught her staring out the window", be the catcher; "Who is catching?", discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state; "She caught her son eating candy"; "She was caught shoplifting", cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled; "I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles", spread or be communicated; "The fashion did not catch", take in and retain; "We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater", attract and fix; "His look caught her"; "She caught his eye"; "Catch the attention of the waiter", take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; "Catch the ball!"; "Grab the elevator door!", attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts", The act of a fielder securing a ball in flight with the glove, or with glove and hand, and holding onto it If a fielder catches a fly ball, pop-up or line drive, the hitter is out, The total fish captured from an area over some period of time, including fish that are caught but released or discarded instead of being landed Catch can be recorded in pounds or numbers Note that catch, harvest, and landings are different terms, The portion of the stroke when the oar initially engages the water, (I) The point in the stroke cycle when the rowers put their oars into the water, or the action of putting the oar into the water, At the end of ringing down, the bells are chimed for a few rounds, ending with an instruction such as ``After three, miss one and catch in queens '' meaning that after three more rounds of chiming, the bells are let swung freely for one swing, then caught (making a last note from each one) and held, The total number or poundage of fish captured from an area over some period of time This includes fish that are caught but released or discarded instead of being landed The catch may take place in an area different from where the fish are landed Note: Catch, harvest, and landings are different, The fish (or other aquatic organisms) of a given stock or population killed during a certain period by the operation of fishing gear, whether or not they were the target of the fishery in question This definition implies that fish that are not landed and are either discarded at sea or killed by lost gear ("ghost fishing") must be counted as part of the "catch" of a fishery, A Java(TM) programming language keyword used to declare a block of statements to be executed in the event that a Java exception, or run time error, occurs in a preceding "try" block, n an exit point which is established by a catch form within the dynamic scope of its body, which is named by a catch tag, and to which control and values may be thrown, When the cards are treating you well, you are said to be catching cards The word often carries a mild connotation of improbable luck Someone who says "nice catch" may mean anything from "okay, take the pot, you clueless moron," to "guess you outdrew me, no problem ", The amount of precipitation captured by a rain gauge, The act of landing a fish at which point the fisher has the option of releasing or keeping it, A JavaTM programming language keyword used to specify an exception handler This run time exception handler consists of a block of statements to be executed in the event that a Java exception Defined after a try block, Exceptions can be handled by catching them using the procedure catch, The action of placing the blade of the oar into the water Also, the position at the front of the slide from which the blade is placed into the water, The point of the rowing cycle at which the blade enters the water at the end of the recovery and is accomplished by an upward motion of the arms and hands only The blade of the oar must be fully squared at the catch, The act of the oar initially engaging the water during rowing, When the cards are treating you well, you are said to be catching cards, The entrance of the oar blade into the water at the beginning of the stroke, the oar blade entering the water as the stroke begins, A component of a latch that can be caused to engage the teeth or detents of the rotor and to inhibit relative motion between the two parts except in one direction Also called a pawl, take, third-person singular of catch, plural of catch,
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A fragment of music or poetry
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A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation - "Be careful, that's a catch question."
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A crick; a sudden muscle pain during unaccustomed positioning when the muscle is in use - "I bent over to see under the table and got a catch in my side."
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A state of readiness to capture or seize; an ambush
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A type of strong boat, usually having two masts; a ketch - "Fourteene miles Northward from the river Powhatan, is the river Pamaunke, which is navigable 60 or 70 myles, but with Catches and small Barkes 30 or 40 myles farther."
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A crop which has germinated and begun to grow
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A hesitation in voice, caused by strong emotion - "There was a catch in his voice when he spoke his father's name."
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The amount which is caught, especially of fish - "The catch amounted to five tons of swordfish."
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The act of catching an object in motion, especially a ball - "Nice catch!"
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The act of seizing or capturing - "The catch of the perpetrator was the product of a year of police work."
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The act of noticing, understanding or hearing - "Good catch. I never would have remembered that."
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The game of catching a ball - "The kids love to play catch."
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A type of humorous round in which the voices gradually catch up with one another; usually sung by men and often having bawdy lyrics
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Something which is captured or caught - "The fishermen took pictures of their catch."
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A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening - "She installed a sturdy catch to keep her cabinets closed tight."
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A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse - "He's a good catch."
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To intercept - "He caught the last three innings."
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To receive (by being in the way) - "intransitive To serve well or poorly for catching, especially for catching fish."
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To seize attention, interest - "The enormous scarf did catch my eye."
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The refrain; a line or lines of a song which are repeated from verse to verse
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To seize hold of - "When the program catches an exception, this is recorded in the log file."
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To take in with one's senses or intellect - "You've really caught his determination in this sketch."
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A player in respect of his catching ability; particularly one who catches well
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The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out
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The first contact of an oar with the water
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To capture, overtake - "Had Nancy got caught with a child? If so she would destroy her parent's dreams for her."
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A stoppage of breath, resembling a slight cough
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capture; trap; understand; stick; be held, be involved fiil
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Act of seizing; a grasp
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To take hold; as, the bolt does not catch
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To spread by, or as by, infecting; to communicate
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That which is caught or taken; profit; gain; especially, the whole quantity caught or taken at one time; as, a good catch of fish
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That by which anything is caught or temporarily fastened; as, the catch of a gate
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The posture of seizing; a state of preparation to lay hold of, or of watching he opportunity to seize; as, to lie on the catch
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to take by sympathy, contagion, infection, or exposure; as, to catch the spirit of an occasion; to catch the measles or smallpox; to catch cold; the house caught fire
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Something desirable to be caught, esp
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To take or receive; esp
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To come upon unexpectedly or by surprise; to find; as, to catch one in the act of stealing
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To reach in time; to come up with; as, to catch a train
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To attain possession
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To be held or impeded by entanglement or a light obstruction; as, a kite catches in a tree; a door catches so as not to open
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a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window a restraint that checks the motion of something; "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open"
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a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect the quantity that was caught; "the catch was only 10 fish"
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a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching); "he shared his catch with the others"
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contract; "did you catch a cold?"
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delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned; "I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting"
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To engage and attach; to please; to charm
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a hidden drawback; "it sounds good but what's the catch?"
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a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth; "he played catch with his son in the backyard"
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Passing opportunities seized; snatches
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A slight remembrance; a trace
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A humorous canon or round, so contrived that the singers catch up each other's words
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the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"
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a husband or wife in matrimony
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To engage, stick, or grasp
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To capture, especially in the hands
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To detect; sense
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To hesitate, as if momentarily stuck
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To handle an error, especially an exception
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To make contact with
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To notice
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To understand
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To take a form of transportation that only leaves at certain times
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To seize an opportunity
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That which is captured or the amount which is captured, especially of fish
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To take captive, as in a snare or net, or on a hook; as, to catch a bird or fish
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To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball
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Hence: To insnare; to entangle
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To communicate to; to fasten upon; as, the fire caught the adjoining building
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To seize with the senses or the mind; to apprehend; as, to catch a melody
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To seize after pursuing; to arrest; as, to catch a thief
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A emotion-caused pause in voice
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The act of catching an object in motion in the air
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A problem, a snag, especially in a deal or negotiation; a hitch
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A find, in particular a boyfriend/girlfriend
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A clasp which stops something from opening
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To get possession of; to attain
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be struck or affected by; "catch fire"; "catch the mood"
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to catch your breath: see breath to catch fire: see fire to catch hold of something: see hold to be caught short: see short to catch sight of something: see sight. English round, or simple perpetual canon, for three or more unaccompanied voices. Catches were sung by men as a popular pastime in the 16th-19th centuries. Catch texts were often humorous or ribald, and in some instances a pause in the melody in one voice was filled in by the notes and text of another, creating a pun or change of meaning, especially in the late-17th-century Restoration period
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the quantity that was caught; "the catch was only 10 fish"
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a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
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anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching); "he shared his catch with the others"
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emphasis You can say things such as `You wouldn't catch me doing that' to emphasize that you would never do a particular thing. You wouldn't catch me in there, I can tell you
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Catch is a game in which one child chases other children and tries to touch or catch one of them. = tag see also catching
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A catch is a hidden problem or difficulty in a plan or an offer that seems surprisingly good. The catch is that you work for your supper, and the food and accommodation can be very basic = snag
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When people have been fishing, their catch is the total number of fish that they have caught. The catch included one fish over 18 pounds
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Catch is a game in which children throw a ball to each other
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a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
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a restraint that checks the motion of something; "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open"
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capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; "I caught a rabbit in the trap toady"
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catch up with and possibly overtake; "The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp"
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see or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie"
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detect a blunder or misstep; "The reporter tripped up the senator"
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to hook or entangle; "One foot caught in the stirrup"
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succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase; "We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?"
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a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
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the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
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reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot; "the rock caught her in the back of the head"; "The blow got him in the back"; "The punch caught him in the stomach"
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A catch on a window, door, or container is a device that fastens it. She fiddled with the catch of her bag
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If something catches the light or if the light catches it, it reflects the light and looks bright or shiny. They saw the ship's guns, catching the light of the moon Often a fox goes across the road in front of me and I just catch it in the headlights
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If something catches on or in an object or if an object catches something, it accidentally becomes attached to the object or stuck in it. Her ankle caught on a root, and she almost lost her balance A man caught his foot in the lawnmower
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When you catch a bus, train, or plane, you get on it in order to travel somewhere. We were in plenty of time for Anthony to catch the ferry He caught a taxi to Harrods. = get
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If you catch someone doing something wrong, you see or find them doing it. He caught a youth breaking into a car Three years ago my wife and I divorced. I caught her with her boss
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If you catch yourself doing something, especially something surprising, you suddenly become aware that you are doing it. I caught myself feeling almost sorry for poor Mr Laurence. = find
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If one thing catches another, it hits it accidentally or manages to hit it. The stinging slap almost caught his face I may have caught him with my elbow but it was just an accident He caught her on the side of her head with his other fist
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If you catch a part of someone's body, you take or seize it with your hand, often in order to stop them going somewhere. Liz caught his arm He knelt beside her and caught her hand in both of his Garrido caught her by the wrist. = seize
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capture; loot; quantity that was caught (such as fish when fishing); latch; sarcasm; trick, something suspicious; romantic partner with many positive qualities (Slang); act of catching something (object) with the hands isim
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If you catch a person or animal, you capture them after chasing them, or by using a trap, net, or other device. Police say they are confident of catching the gunman Where did you catch the fish? I wondered if it was an animal caught in a trap. = capture
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If you catch an object that is moving through the air, you seize it with your hands. I jumped up to catch a ball and fell over. Catch is also a noun. He missed the catch and the match was lost
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If you catch something or catch a glimpse of it, you notice it or manage to see it briefly. As she turned back she caught the puzzled look on her mother's face He caught a glimpse of the man's face in a shop window
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If you catch something that someone has said, you manage to hear it. I do not believe I caught your name The men out in the corridor were trying to catch what they said
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If you are caught between two alternatives or two people, you do not know which one to choose or follow. The Jordanian leader is caught between both sides in the dispute She was caught between envy and admiration
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If you catch a cold or a disease, you become ill with it. The more stress you are under, the more likely you are to catch a cold
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To catch liquids or small pieces that fall from somewhere means to collect them in a container. a specially designed breadboard with a tray to catch the crumbs. = collect
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If you are caught in a storm or other unpleasant situation, it happens when you cannot avoid its effects. When he was fishing off the island he was caught in a storm and almost drowned Visitors to the area were caught between police and the rioters
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If something catches your attention or your eye, you notice it or become interested in it. My shoes caught his attention A quick movement across the aisle caught his eye
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If you catch a TV or radio programme or an event, you manage to see or listen to it. Bill turns on the radio to catch the local news
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If you catch someone, you manage to contact or meet them to talk to them, especially when they are just about to go somewhere else. I dialled Elizabeth's number thinking I might catch her before she left for work Hello, Dolph. Glad I caught you
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If something or someone catches you by surprise or at a bad time, you were not expecting them or do not feel able to deal with them. She looked as if the photographer had caught her by surprise I'm sorry but I just cannot say anything. You've caught me at a bad time The sheer number of spectators has caught everyone unprepared
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grasp with the mind or develop an undersatnding of; "did you catch that allusion?"; "We caught something of his theory in the lecture"; "don't catch your meaning"; "did you get it?"; "She didn't get the joke"; "I just don't get him"
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start burning; "The fire caught"
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perceive by hearing; "I didn't catch your name"; "She didn't get his name when they met the first time"
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hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers; "We overheard the conversation at the next table"
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perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily; "I caught the aroma of coffee"; "He caught the allusion in her glance"; "ears open to catch every sound"; "The dog picked up the scent"; "Catch a glimpse"
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suffer from the receipt of; "She will catch hell for this behavior!"
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get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly; "Catch some sleep"; "catch one's breath"
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check oneself during an action; "She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind"
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The catch statement introduces an exception-handling block of code following a try statement The catch keyword is followed by an exception type and argument name in parentheses, and a block of code within curly braces
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A Java reserved word which is used to specify an exception handler, defined after a try block
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start burning; "The fire caught
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reach in time; "I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock"
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apprehend and reproduce accurately; "She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings"; "She got the mood just right in her photographs"
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become aware of; "he caught her staring out the window"
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be the catcher; "Who is catching?"
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discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state; "She caught her son eating candy"; "She was caught shoplifting"
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cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled; "I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles"
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spread or be communicated; "The fashion did not catch"
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take in and retain; "We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater"
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attract and fix; "His look caught her"; "She caught his eye"; "Catch the attention of the waiter"
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take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; "Catch the ball!"; "Grab the elevator door!"
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attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"
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The act of a fielder securing a ball in flight with the glove, or with glove and hand, and holding onto it If a fielder catches a fly ball, pop-up or line drive, the hitter is out
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The total fish captured from an area over some period of time, including fish that are caught but released or discarded instead of being landed Catch can be recorded in pounds or numbers Note that catch, harvest, and landings are different terms
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The portion of the stroke when the oar initially engages the water
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(I) The point in the stroke cycle when the rowers put their oars into the water, or the action of putting the oar into the water
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At the end of ringing down, the bells are chimed for a few rounds, ending with an instruction such as ``After three, miss one and catch in queens '' meaning that after three more rounds of chiming, the bells are let swung freely for one swing, then caught (making a last note from each one) and held
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The total number or poundage of fish captured from an area over some period of time This includes fish that are caught but released or discarded instead of being landed The catch may take place in an area different from where the fish are landed Note: Catch, harvest, and landings are different
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The fish (or other aquatic organisms) of a given stock or population killed during a certain period by the operation of fishing gear, whether or not they were the target of the fishery in question This definition implies that fish that are not landed and are either discarded at sea or killed by lost gear ("ghost fishing") must be counted as part of the "catch" of a fishery
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A Java(TM) programming language keyword used to declare a block of statements to be executed in the event that a Java exception, or run time error, occurs in a preceding "try" block
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n an exit point which is established by a catch form within the dynamic scope of its body, which is named by a catch tag, and to which control and values may be thrown
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When the cards are treating you well, you are said to be catching cards The word often carries a mild connotation of improbable luck Someone who says "nice catch" may mean anything from "okay, take the pot, you clueless moron," to "guess you outdrew me, no problem "
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The amount of precipitation captured by a rain gauge
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The act of landing a fish at which point the fisher has the option of releasing or keeping it
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A JavaTM programming language keyword used to specify an exception handler This run time exception handler consists of a block of statements to be executed in the event that a Java exception Defined after a try block
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Exceptions can be handled by catching them using the procedure catch
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The action of placing the blade of the oar into the water Also, the position at the front of the slide from which the blade is placed into the water
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The point of the rowing cycle at which the blade enters the water at the end of the recovery and is accomplished by an upward motion of the arms and hands only The blade of the oar must be fully squared at the catch
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The act of the oar initially engaging the water during rowing
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When the cards are treating you well, you are said to be catching cards
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The entrance of the oar blade into the water at the beginning of the stroke
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the oar blade entering the water as the stroke begins
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A component of a latch that can be caused to engage the teeth or detents of the rotor and to inhibit relative motion between the two parts except in one direction Also called a pawl
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