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catchable verb

catch

The verb form of catchable is catch

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Definitions

  • verb with object catchable to seize or capture, especially after pursuit: to catch a criminal; to catch a runaway horse. 1
  • verb with object catchable to trap or ensnare: to catch a fish. 1
  • verb with object catchable to intercept and seize; take and hold (something thrown, falling, etc.): to catch a ball; a barrel to catch rain. 1
  • verb with object catchable to come upon suddenly; surprise or detect, as in some action: I caught him stealing the pumpkin. 1
  • verb with object catchable to receive, incur, or contract: to catch a cold. 1
  • verb with object catchable to be in time to get aboard (a train, boat, etc.). 1
  • verb with object catchable to lay hold of; grasp; clasp: He caught her arm. 1
  • verb with object catchable to grip, hook, or entangle: The closing door caught his arm. 1
  • verb with object catchable to allow (something) to become gripped, hooked, snagged, or entangled: He caught his coat on a nail. 1
  • verb with object catchable to attract or arrest: The painting caught his fancy. His speech caught our attention. 1
  • verb with object catchable to check or restrain suddenly (often used reflexively): She caught her breath in surprise. He caught himself before he said the wrong thing. 1
  • verb with object catchable to see or attend: to catch a show. 1
  • verb with object catchable to strike; hit: The blow caught him on the head. 1
  • verb with object catchable to become inspired by or aware of: I caught the spirit of the occasion. 1
  • verb with object catchable to fasten with or as if with a catch: to catch the clasp on a necklace. 1
  • verb with object catchable to deceive: No one was caught by his sugary words. 1
  • verb with object catchable to attract the attention of; captivate; charm: She was caught by his smile and good nature. 1
  • verb with object catchable to grasp with the intellect; comprehend: She failed to catch his meaning. 1
  • verb with object catchable to hear clearly: We caught snatches of their conversation. 1
  • verb with object catchable to apprehend and record; capture: The painting caught her expression perfectly. 1
  • verb with object catchable South Midland and Southern U.S. to assist at the birth of: The town doctor caught more than four hundred children before he retired. 1
  • verb without object catchable to become gripped, hooked, or entangled: Her foot caught in the net. 1
  • verb without object catchable to overtake someone or something moving (usually followed by up, up with, or up to). 1
  • verb without object catchable to take hold: The door lock doesn't catch. 1
  • verb without object catchable Baseball. to play the position of catcher, He catches for the Yankees. 1
  • verb without object catchable to become lighted; take fire; ignite: The kindling caught instantly. 1
  • verb without object catchable to become established, as a crop or plant, after germination and sprouting. 1
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