Catch (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quantity that was caught; "the catch was only 10 fish".
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 2
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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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
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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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Meaning 4
A fastener that fastens or locks a door or window.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
A break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion).
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 6
A drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident; "it sounds good but what's the catch?".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 7
A restraint that checks the motion of something; "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 8
Anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching); "he shared his catch with the others".
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Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 9
The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 10
A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect.
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Nouns denoting people.