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Definition catch in British English

catch noun

noun
/kætʃ/
1

an act of stopping and holding an object moving through the air, especially a ball

Example

Well done! Good catch!

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backhand backhander ball
2

an amount of fish that have been caught

Example

Catches of Scottish salmon have declined significantly.

Synonyms and related words
an easy target angling bag
3

an object used for fastening something such as a window, door, or container

Example

a broken window catch

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bolt catch combination lock
4

a hidden problem or difficulty in something that seems extremely good

Example

It sounds like a fabulous opportunity, so what's the catch?

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problem difficulty trouble
5

a game in which children throw a ball to each other

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action blind man’s buff catch
6

someone who would be a very suitable husband, wife, or partner

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be made for each other be meant for catch
7

a sudden pause in what someone is saying as a result of a strong emotion

Synonyms and related words
pause interval halt
Definition catch in British English

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