catch

Sense 1 noun

a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

it sounds good but what's the catch?

Sense 2 verb

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

She caught her son eating candy

Sense 3 noun

the quantity that was caught

the catch was only 10 fish

Sense 4 verb

perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily

I caught the aroma of coffee

Sense 5 noun

a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

Sense 6 verb

reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot

the rock caught her in the back of the head

Sense 7 noun

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

he shared his catch with the others

Sense 8 verb

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

Catch the ball!

Sense 9 noun

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

Sense 10 verb

succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase

We finally got the suspect

Sense 11 noun

a restraint that checks the motion of something

he used a book as a stop to hold the door open

Sense 12 verb

to hook or entangle

One foot caught in the stirrup

Sense 13 noun

a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window

Sense 14 verb

attract and fix

His look caught her

Sense 15 noun

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

he played catch with his son in the backyard

Sense 16 verb

capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping

I caught a rabbit in the trap today

Sense 17 noun

the act of catching an object with the hands

Mays made the catch with his back to the plate

Sense 18 verb

reach in time

I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock

Sense 19 noun

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar

Sense 20 verb

get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly

Catch some sleep

Sense 21 verb

catch up with and possibly overtake

The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp

Sense 22 verb

be struck or affected by

catch fire

Sense 23 verb

check oneself during an action

She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind

Sense 24 verb

hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

We overheard the conversation at the next table

Sense 25 verb

see or watch

view a show on television

Sense 26 verb

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

I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles

Sense 27 verb

detect a blunder or misstep

The reporter tripped up the senator

Sense 28 verb

grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of

did you catch that allusion?

Sense 29 verb

contract

did you catch a cold?

Sense 30 verb

start burning

The fire caught

Sense 31 verb

perceive by hearing

I didn't catch your name

Sense 32 verb

suffer from the receipt of

She will catch hell for this behavior!

Sense 33 verb

attract; cause to be enamored

She captured all the men's hearts

Sense 34 verb

apprehend and reproduce accurately

She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings

Sense 35 verb

take in and retain

We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater

Sense 36 verb

spread or be communicated

The fashion did not catch

Sense 37 verb

be the catcher

Who is catching?

Sense 38 verb

become aware of

he caught her staring out the window

Sense 39 verb

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

I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting