caught

Yasalar örümcek ağı gibidir, küçük sinekleri yakalayabilirler fakat yaban arısı ve eşek arılarının geçmesine izin verirler. - Laws are like cobwebs, which may catch small flies, but let wasps and hornets break through.

O, soğuk algınlığına yakalanma korkusuyla odadan ayrılmaya cesaret edemiyor. - She doesn't dare leave the room for fear she should catch cold.

catch

{i} topluca söylenen şarkı

catch

{i} av, bir partide yakalanan av/balık

{i} parça

{i} hile

{f} tutunmak

{i} tuzak

Hayvanı yakalamak için bir tuzak kurdu. - He set a trap to catch the animal.

Hamam böceklerini yakalamak için tuzaklar kurduk. - We set out traps for catching cockroaches.

{f} bulaşmak

{f} cezbetmek

{f} tutuşmak

{f} gafil avlamak

{f} baskın yapmak

{f} sıkışmak

{f} basmak

{f} yakalanmak

Tom soğuk algınlığına yakalanmaktan korkuyor. - Tom is afraid of catching a cold.

O, soğuk algınlığına yakalanmaktan korkuyordu. - She was afraid to catch a cold.

catch

{f} kapmak

Soğuk algınlığını kapmak istemiyorum. - I don't want to catch your cold.

Bir virüs kapmaktan korkmuyor musunuz? - Aren't you afraid of catching a virus?

catch

{f} çekmek

İnsan, üretmeden tüketen tek yaratıktır. Süt vermez, yumurtlamaz, pulluğu çekmek için çok zayıf, tavşanları yakalamak için yeterince hızlı koşamaz. - Man is the only creature that consumes without producing. He does not give milk, he does not lay eggs, he is too weak to pull the plough, he cannot run fast enough to catch rabbits.

O, dikkat çekmek için puantiyeli elbise giyer. - She wears dotted gowns to catch attention.

catch

{f} geçmek

catch

{f} (caught)

catch

(Tekstil) tutucu, mandal

catch

tutuşm

catch

{f} edinmek (alışkanlık)

{f} takılmak; sıkışmak: I caught my sleeve on the door handle. Gömleğimin

yetişmek suçustü yakalamak

{f} tokat atmak

Tom yakalanmak istemiyor. - Tom doesn't want to be caught.

Yakalanmak istemiyorum. - I don't want to be caught.

catch

olmak

Tom onlardan birinden her zaman soğuk algınlığı kapmaktan korktuğu için çocukların etrafında olmaktan hoşlanmaz. - Tom doesn't like being around children because he's always afraid of catching a cold from one of them.

Gribe yakalanmayacağımdan emin olmak istiyorum. - I want to make sure that I don't catch the flu.

{f} (trene/vapura/uçağa) yetişmek

{f} çalışmak (mekanizma)

catch

(hastalık) yakalanmak

catch

avlamak

catch

(Dilbilim) gırtlaksı kapantılı

catch

yakalanan av veya balık

(Avcılık) süngü

bir an gözüne çarpmak

birdenbire fark etmek

Tom yakalanmak istemiyor. - Tom doesn't want to be caught.

Yakalanmak istemiyorum. - I don't want to be caught.

be caught in a cleft stick

açmaza düşmek

be caught in a quagmire

çıkmazda olmak

be caught in the middle

iki ateş arasında kalmak

be caught redhanded

yakalanan şeyin miktarı

Onun konuştuğu her sözü anlamak için öne doğru eğildim. - I leaned forward, eager to catch every word he spoke.

Onları yakalamaya çalışmak zorundayım. - I've got to try to catch them.

Bir önceki treni yakalamaya çalışmak isteyebilirsin. - You might want to try to catch an earlier train.

get caught in the cross-fire

iki ateş arasında kalmak

get caught in the middle

iki ateş arasında kalmak

be caught dead

(deyim) (catch dead) Kolaylıkla görülüp bulunabilmek. Olumsuz cümle yapısında kullanılır: "He wouldn't be caught dead in that shirt."

be caught flat footed

(deyim) Hazırlıksız yakalanmak

be caught red-handed

Suçüstü yakalanmak

be caught short

of - yanında yeterli miktarda (bir şey) olmamak

be caught short

İngiliz İngilizcesi - sıkışmak, aptesi gelmek

be caught with one's pants down

(deyim) İş üstünde yakalanmak

i caught you, i tricked you (slang)

i, i (argo) kandırdın sen yakalandı

was caught

yakalandı

(caught) in the act

cürm-i meşhut halinde

be caught by the radar

radara yakalanmak

be caught in a quagmire

batağa saplanmak

be caught in a quagmire

bataklığa saplanmak

be caught off one's guard

hazırlıksız yakalanmak

be caught on the wrong foot

kontrpiyede kalmak

be caught short

of yanında yeterli miktarda (bir şey) olmamak

be caught short

İng. sıkışmak, aptesi gelmek

Tom balık tutmaya gitti, ama bir şey yakalamadı. - Tom went fishing, but didn't catch anything.

Boğulan bir insan saman çöpünü tutmaya çalışır. - A drowning man will catch at a straw.

get caught by a radar gun

radara yakalanmak

get caught by a speed gun

radara yakalanmak

get caught in fishing net

ağa takılmak

get caught in traffic jam

trafiğe yakalanmak

get caught into the nets

ağa takılmak

get caught up in a debt trap

borç batağına saplanmak

English - English

Definition of caught in English English dictionary: Simple past tense and past participle of catch; Of the method of being out in which the striker hits the ball and a fielder catches it; Caught is the past tense and past participle of catch. Past tense and past participle of catch. the past tense and past participle of catch; of Catch; past of catch
caught and bowled: Describing the way of being out by being caught by the bowler
caught behind: describing the way of being out by being caught by the wicketkeeper
caught between the devil and the deep blue sea: Having a choice between two alternatives, both undesirable
caught fire: Simple past tense and past participle of catch fire
caught in the act: To be found doing something that you weren't supposed to be doing, while you're doing it
Previously, he blamed his brother for drawing on the walls but when he was caught in the act, he could deny it no longer.
caught in the cookie jar: Alternative form of caught with one's hand in the cookie jar
caught on the hop: To be in an unprepared situation
caught on the hop: To be in a situation of change, especially from a known to an unknown state
caught raiding the cookie jar: Alternative form of caught with one's hand in the cookie jar
caught sight of: Simple past tense and past participle of catch sight of
caught some zs: Simple past tense and past participle of catch some zs
caught up: Simple past tense and past participle of catch up
caught with one's fingers in the cookie jar: Alternative form of caught with one's hand in the cookie jar
caught with one's hand in the cookie jar: Observed or apprehended while committing a theft, especially while embezzling money
Frankenmanto was, in fact, a certified kleptomaniac who had to carry a doctor’s letter on her to explain the embarrassing little moments when she was caught with her hand in the cookie jar.
caught with one's pants down: Caught off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation
caught with the cookie jar: Alternative form of caught with one's hand in the cookie jar
caught with one's pants down: (deyim) Found doing a bad act, caught in the act
caught a bug: fell ill with a virus, caught a virus, became sick
caught a cold: became sick with coughing and a stuffy nose
caught a glimpse: say quickly, viewed for only a moment
caught him red-handed: caught him in the middle of an action
caught him with his pants down: caught him red-handed, caught him in the act
caught his eye: captured a glance his, caused him to look
caught in: trapped in, ensnared in
caught in flagrante: discovered while committing a crime
caught in the very act: apprehended or detected while perpetrating a crime, caught red-handed
caught red handed: caught in the act, caught at the very moment the act was being committed, caught at the very moment of commiting a crime
caught the disease: became infected with the disease
caught up: having become involved involuntarily; "caught up in the excitement of the crowd"; "caught up in the scandal"
caught up(p): having become involved involuntarily; "caught up in the excitement of the crowd"; "caught up in the scandal
catch: The first contact of an oar with the water
catch: To intercept
He caught the last three innings.
catch: The act of seizing or capturing
The catch of the perpetrator was the product of a year of police work.
catch: A fragment of music or poetry
catch: The refrain; a line or lines of a song which are repeated from verse to verse
catch: A type of humorous round in which the voices gradually catch up with one another; usually sung by men and often having bawdy lyrics
catch: A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse
He's a good catch.
catch: 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.
catch: The act of noticing, understanding or hearing
Good catch. I never would have remembered that.
catch: A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening
She installed a sturdy catch to keep her cabinets closed tight.
catch: A state of readiness to capture or seize; an ambush
catch: The amount which is caught, especially of fish
The catch amounted to five tons of swordfish.
catch: To seize hold of
When the program catches an exception, this is recorded in the log file.
catch: 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.
catch: To take in with one's senses or intellect
You've really caught his determination in this sketch.
catch: A crop which has germinated and begun to grow
catch: Something which is captured or caught
The fishermen took pictures of their catch.
catch: A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation
Be careful, that's a catch question.
catch: To capture, overtake
Had Nancy got caught with a child? If so she would destroy her parent's dreams for her.
catch: The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out
catch: To seize attention, interest
The enormous scarf did catch my eye.
catch: A hesitation in voice, caused by strong emotion
There was a catch in his voice when he spoke his father's name.
catch: The act of catching an object in motion, especially a ball
Nice catch!.
catch: To receive (by being in the way)
intransitive To serve well or poorly for catching, especially for catching fish.
catch: A player in respect of his catching ability; particularly one who catches well
catch: The game of catching a ball
The kids love to play catch.
catch: A stoppage of breath, resembling a slight cough
cot-caught merger: A phonemic merger in some varieties of English (especially American and Canadian English) in which the vowels in words such as "hot" and "doll" and in words such as "law" and "talk" are pronounced identically, making the words "cot" and "caught" homophones
not be caught dead: To refuse completely to do something
I would not be caught dead in such a skimpy dress.
catch: {f} capture; trap; understand; stick; be held, be involved
catch: {n} the act or posture, of seizing, what catches, a prize, kind of song, small ship, taint
catch: {v} to stop, seize, ensnare, charm, kindle
be caught dead: (deyim) (catch dead) Find or see at any time ― used in strongly negative constructions . "He wouldn't be caught dead in that shirt."
get caught: Found doing something, caught in the act
get caught up: Yakalanmak, enselenmek
Catch: ketch
be caught in the act: be caught "red-handed", be trapped or captured while doing something wrong
be caught red-handed: be caught while committing a deed, be caught in action, be trapped or captured while doing something wrong
being caught: being apprehended, being captured, being trapped
catch: spread or be communicated; "The fashion did not catch"
catch: 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"
catch: To notice
catch: 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
catch: cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled; "I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles"
catch: The act of the oar initially engaging the water during rowing
catch: Hence: To insnare; to entangle
catch: detect a blunder or misstep; "The reporter tripped up the senator"
catch: the oar blade entering the water as the stroke begins
catch: 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 "
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
catch: Passing opportunities seized; snatches
catch: suffer from the receipt of; "She will catch hell for this behavior!"
catch: a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth; "he played catch with his son in the backyard"
catch: 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
catch: 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: 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
catch: 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
catch: 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
catch: 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"
catch: The portion of the stroke when the oar initially engages the water
catch: The act of catching an object in motion in the air
catch: 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
catch: 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
catch: 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
catch: 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
catch: become aware of; "he caught her staring out the window"
catch: A slight remembrance; a trace
catch: The entrance of the oar blade into the water at the beginning of the stroke
catch: hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers; "We overheard the conversation at the next table"
catch: get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly; "Catch some sleep"; "catch one's breath"
catch: To take a form of transportation that only leaves at certain times
catch: To take hold; as, the bolt does not catch
catch: Act of seizing; a grasp
catch: 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
catch: check oneself during an action; "She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind"
catch: the quantity that was caught; "the catch was only 10 fish"
catch: reach in time; "I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock"
catch: be struck or affected by; "catch fire"; "catch the mood"
catch: a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
catch: take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; "Catch the ball!"; "Grab the elevator door!"
catch: To take or receive; esp
catch: contract; "did you catch a cold?"
catch: apprehend and reproduce accurately; "She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings"; "She got the mood just right in her photographs"
catch: start burning; "The fire caught"
catch: a hidden drawback; "it sounds good but what's the catch?"
catch: 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
catch: a husband or wife in matrimony
catch: 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
catch: 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
catch: 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
catch: 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
catch: To spread by, or as by, infecting; to communicate
catch: a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
catch: 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
catch: 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
catch: 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
catch: The amount of precipitation captured by a rain gauge
catch: To handle an error, especially an exception
catch: That which is caught or taken; profit; gain; especially, the whole quantity caught or taken at one time; as, a good catch of fish
catch: To capture, especially in the hands
catch: A emotion-caused pause in voice
catch: start burning; "The fire caught
catch: delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned; "I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting"
catch: capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; "I caught a rabbit in the trap toady"
catch: to hook or entangle; "One foot caught in the stirrup"
catch: 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
catch: (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
catch: 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
catch: 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
catch: a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
catch: 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"
catch: A Java reserved word which is used to specify an exception handler, defined after a try block
catch: 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
catch: 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
catch: Catch is a game in which children throw a ball to each other
catch: 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
catch: 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
catch: To understand
catch: {i} 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
catch: To attain possession
catch: a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect the quantity that was caught; "the catch was only 10 fish"
catch: To come upon unexpectedly or by surprise; to find; as, to catch one in the act of stealing
catch: To engage and attach; to please; to charm
catch: Exceptions can be handled by catching them using the procedure catch
catch: take in and retain; "We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater"
catch: 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
catch: That which is captured or the amount which is captured, especially of fish
catch: 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"
catch: A find, in particular a boyfriend/girlfriend
catch: To seize an opportunity
catch: To detect; sense
catch: perceive by hearing; "I didn't catch your name"; "She didn't get his name when they met the first time"
catch: Catch is a game in which one child chases other children and tries to touch or catch one of them. = tag see also catching
catch: Something desirable to be caught, esp
catch: To get possession of; to attain
catch: To take captive, as in a snare or net, or on a hook; as, to catch a bird or fish
catch: To reach in time; to come up with; as, to catch a train
catch: be the catcher; "Who is catching?"
catch: attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"
catch: 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
catch: A catch on a window, door, or container is a device that fastens it. She fiddled with the catch of her bag
catch: the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
catch: 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
catch: 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
catch: a restraint that checks the motion of something; "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open"
catch: When the cards are treating you well, you are said to be catching cards
catch: A problem, a snag, especially in a deal or negotiation; a hitch
catch: 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
catch: 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
catch: The act of landing a fish at which point the fisher has the option of releasing or keeping it
catch: 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
catch: 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"
catch: A clasp which stops something from opening
catch: 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"
catch: To make contact with
catch: To hesitate, as if momentarily stuck
catch: To engage, stick, or grasp
catch: To seize after pursuing; to arrest; as, to catch a thief
catch: That by which anything is caught or temporarily fastened; as, the catch of a gate
catch: succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase; "We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?"
catch: To communicate to; to fasten upon; as, the fire caught the adjoining building
catch: 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"
catch: A humorous canon or round, so contrived that the singers catch up each other's words
catch: 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
catch: catch up with and possibly overtake; "The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp"
catch: 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
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
catch: 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
catch: 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: anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching); "he shared his catch with the others"
catch: 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"
catch: attract and fix; "His look caught her"; "She caught his eye"; "Catch the attention of the waiter"
catch: To seize with the senses or the mind; to apprehend; as, to catch a melody
catch: nail
was caught: was seized, was found out
was caught in the trap: fell into the trap and could not escape; was caught red-handed
was caught red-handed: was caught while performing the deed, his misconduct was found out
was caught with his pants down: was caught red-handed, was caught in the least appropriate or pleasant time, did not have any other choice

Turkish - English

Definition of caught in Turkish English dictionary
catch: by catch
olta balığı fish caught: with a fishing line

caught

Turkish pronunciation

kôt

Synonyms

seized, arrested, entangled, captured, under arrest

Pronunciation

/ˈkôt/ /ˈkɔːt/

Etymology

[ 'kach, 'kech ] (verb.) 13th century. Middle English cacchen, from Old North French cachier to hunt, from Vulgar Latin captiare, alteration of Latin captare to chase, frequentative of capere to take; more at HEAVE.