catches in English

noun

1

an act of catching something, typically a ball.

I saw myself fumbling easy catches and looking clumsy.

2

a device for securing something such as a door, window, or box.

the window catch was rusty

synonyms: latch, lock, fastener, clasp, hasp

3

a hidden problem or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation.

there's a catch in it somewhere

synonyms: snag, disadvantage, drawback, stumbling block, hitch, fly in the ointment, pitfall, complication, problem, hiccup, difficulty, trap, trick, snare, catch-22

4

an unevenness in a person's voice caused by emotion.

there was a catch in Anne's voice

5

a round, typically one with words arranged to produce a humorous effect.

The catch , a particular form of round based on word-play, was especially popular in Restoration England.

verb

1

intercept and hold (something that has been thrown, propelled, or dropped).

she threw the bottle into the air and caught it again

synonyms: seize, grab, snatch, take hold of, grasp, grip, trap, clutch, clench, receive, get, intercept

2

capture (a person or animal that tries or would try to escape).

we hadn't caught a single rabbit

synonyms: capture, seize, apprehend, arrest, take prisoner/captive, take into custody, trap, snare, ensnare, net, hook, land, nab, collar, run in, bust

3

reach in time and board (a train, bus, or aircraft).

they caught the 12:15 from Chicago

synonyms: be in time for, make, get, board, get on, step aboard

4

engage (a person's interest or imagination).

The scheme has already caught the imagination and interest of local school children.

synonyms: engage, capture, attract, draw, grab, grip, seize, hold, absorb, engross

5

strike (someone) on a part of the body.

Ben caught him on the chin with an uppercut

synonyms: hit, strike, slap, smack, bang

6

contract (an illness) through infection or contagion.

It damages unborn babies, and may cause miscarriage if the mother catches the disease while pregnant.

synonyms: become infected with, contract, get, fall ill with, be taken ill with, develop, come down with, be struck down with

7

become ignited, due to contact with flame, and start burning.

the rafters have caught

synonyms: ignite, start burning, catch fire, kindle

noun

haul, net, bag, yield
latch, lock, fastener, clasp, hasp
snag, disadvantage, drawback, stumbling block, hitch, fly in the ointment, pitfall, complication, problem, hiccup, difficulty, trap, trick, snare, catch-22
snap, grab, snatch
match
haul
pinch, collar, apprehension, taking into custody, arrest
stop
gimmick

verb

seize, capture, become trapped, be in time for, discover, engage, perceive, hear, evoke, hit, become infected with, ignite, take in, take hold of, catch up with, hitch, get, trip up, pick up, view
seize, grab, snatch, take hold of, grasp, grip, trap, clutch, clench, receive, get, intercept
capture, seize, apprehend, arrest, take prisoner/captive, take into custody, trap, snare, ensnare, net, hook, land, nab, collar, run in, bust
become trapped, become entangled, snag
be in time for, make, get, board, get on, step aboard
discover, find, come upon/across, stumble on, chance on, surprise, catch red-handed, catch in the act
engage, capture, attract, draw, grab, grip, seize, hold, absorb, engross
perceive, notice, observe, discern, detect, note, make out
hear, perceive, discern, make out, understand, comprehend, grasp, apprehend, get, get the drift of, figure out
evoke, conjure up, call to mind, recall, encapsulate, capture
hit, strike, slap, smack, bang
become infected with, contract, get, fall ill with, be taken ill with, develop, come down with, be struck down with
ignite, start burning, catch fire, kindle
take in, overhear
capture, get
take hold of, grab
capture, enamour, enchant, trance, enamor, becharm, entrance, captivate, charm, beguile, fascinate, bewitch
catch up with, overtake
hitch
get, arrest
trip up
get
capture
pick up
view, watch, take in, see

Use "catches" in a sentence

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2. Variety of fastening types from roller Catches or bales ball Catches

3. TOTAL ALLOWABLE CATCHES

4. The cat catches mice.

5. Total Allowable Catches (TACs)

6. He catches on quickly.

7. Close mouth catches no flies.

8. He catches five sturgeon fish.

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10. The catches may have sharp edges allowing the absorptive member to be pressed onto the catches.

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12. However, there are two major catches.

13. This pond often catches in winter.

14. One catches gout and apoplexy there.

15. Yes, an owl that catches fish!”

16. Synonyms for Catches in Free Thesaurus

17. Inuyasha catches the blow bare-handed.

18. Sparkling in appearance, Azurite catches the eye

19. Despite such technological advances, seal catches declined.

20. Catches fell because of the new dam.

21. The sleeping fox catches no poultry. 

22. Find cabinet Catches at Lowe's today

23. the early bird catches the worm.

24. He that mischief hatches, mischief catches. 

25. Plaice catches were to be reduced from 700 tonnes to 900, but sole catches were increased from 000 to 000 tonnes.

26. The noisy fowler catches no bird. 

27. 39 rows  · Define Catches

28. The snow catches us out every year .

29. A close mouth catches no flies. 

30. Who catches cold is sure to sneeze.

31. · Determination of total allowable catches of certain fish

32. (1) Including anavoidable by-catches (cod not allowed).

33. Another one catches blowback from a jammed piece.

34. Definition of Catches in the Definitions.net dictionary

35. “Aldicarb always catches your attention,” he says.

36. Including unavoidable by-catches (cod not allowed).

37. English: A gloved cat catches no mice.

38. If one catches a pig, everyone has pig.

39. 10 A gloved cat catches no mice. 

40. “Cerements” catches the eye here in this speech

41. (1) Including unavoidable by-catches (cod not allowed).

42. Fishermen have been landing record catches this season.

43. This picture catches the innocent vivacity of children.

44. 1 A gloved cat catches no mice. 

45. He always catches the 30am train to work.

46. Therefore, the catch statistics formulated through this survey of single abnormally large catches do not reflect total annual catches of green sturgeon.

47. He also enjoys fishing (although he never catches anything).

48. They believe that the early bird catches the worm.

49. It is the early bird that catches the worm.

50. He goes, catches the ball, sprints in, touchdown.