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(noun) pinch, collar, apprehension, arrest, taking into custody
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
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
(noun) stop
a restraint that checks the motion of something
he used a book as a stop to hold the door open
(noun) gimmick
a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
it sounds good but what's the catch?
(noun) match
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
(noun) haul
the quantity that was caught
the catch was only 10 fish
(verb) get
grasp with the mind or develop an understanding 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
(verb) trip up
detect a blunder or misstep
The reporter tripped up the senator
(verb) overtake, catch up with
catch up with and possibly overtake
The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
We finally got the suspect; Did you catch the thief?
(verb) hitch
to hook or entangle
One foot caught in the stirrup
(verb) get
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
(verb) take hold of, grab
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Catch the ball!; Grab the elevator door!
(verb) capture
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
I caught a rabbit in the trap today
attract and fix
His look caught her; She caught his eye; Catch the attention of the waiter
(verb) get
apprehend and reproduce accurately
She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings; She got the mood just right in her photographs
(verb) charm, captivate, capture, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate, beguile, bewitch, becharm, trance
attract; cause to be enamored
She captured all the men's hearts
(verb) get
suffer from the receipt of
She will catch hell for this behavior!
(verb) pick up
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
(verb) see, watch, view, take in
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
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
We overheard the conversation at the next table
(verb) get
perceive by hearing
I didn't catch your name; She didn't get his name when they met the first time