Catch

the act of catching an object with the hands

a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

the quantity that was caught

a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth

anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)

a restraint that checks the motion of something

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)

a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window

grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of

perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily

perceive by hearing

suffer from the receipt of

succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase

be struck or affected by

take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

be the catcher

check oneself during an action

contract

get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly

reach in time

spread or be communicated

take in and retain

reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot

see or watch

hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

to hook or entangle

apprehend and reproduce accurately

attract and fix

capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping

detect a blunder or misstep

attract; cause to be enamored

catch up with and possibly overtake

become aware of

delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

start burning

cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled