CATCH

Definition

1. noun a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident. — synonyms: gimmick
2. noun the quantity that was caught. — synonyms: haul
3. noun a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect. — synonyms: match
4. noun anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching).
5. noun a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion).
6. noun a restraint that checks the motion of something. — synonyms: stop
7. noun a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window.
8. noun a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth.
9. noun the act of catching an object with the hands. — synonyms: grab, snatch, snap
10. noun the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal). — synonyms: apprehension, arrest, collar, pinch, taking_into_custody
11. verb discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly.
12. verb perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily. — synonyms: pick_up
13. verb reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot. — synonyms: get
14. verb take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of. — synonyms: grab, take_hold_of
15. verb succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase. — synonyms: get, capture
16. verb to hook or entangle. — synonyms: hitch
17. verb attract and fix. — synonyms: arrest, get
18. verb capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping. — synonyms: capture
19. verb reach in time.
20. verb get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly.
21. verb catch up with and possibly overtake. — synonyms: overtake, catch_up_with
22. verb be struck or affected by.
23. verb check oneself during an action.
24. verb hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers. — synonyms: take_in, overhear
25. verb see or watch. — synonyms: watch, view, see, take_in
26. verb cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled.
27. verb detect a blunder or misstep. — synonyms: trip_up
28. verb grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of. — synonyms: get
29. verb contract.
30. verb start burning.
31. verb perceive by hearing. — synonyms: get
32. verb suffer from the receipt of. — synonyms: get
33. verb attract. — synonyms: capture, enamour, trance, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm
34. verb apprehend and reproduce accurately. — synonyms: get
35. verb take in and retain.
36. verb spread or be communicated.
37. verb be the catcher.
38. verb become aware of.
39. verb delay or hold up.