Catch

a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

the quantity that was caught

a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

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

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

a restraint that checks the motion of something

a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window

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

the act of catching an object with the hands

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly

perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily

reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot

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

succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase

to hook or entangle

attract and fix

capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping

reach in time

get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly

catch up with and possibly overtake

be struck or affected by

check oneself during an action

hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

see or watch

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

detect a blunder or misstep

grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of

contract

start burning

perceive by hearing

suffer from the receipt of

attract

apprehend and reproduce accurately

take in and retain

spread or be communicated

be the catcher

become aware of

delay or hold up