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Uncommoncatches
The correct spelling is catches.
How to pronounce catches
noun
Say it like: Cac-hes
The correct spelling is catches. The act of seizing or capturing. For example: "The catch of the perpetrator was the product of a year of police work."
Usage Examples
“The catch of the perpetrator was the product of a year of police work.”
“Nice catch!”
“Good catch. I never would have remembered that.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The act of seizing or capturing.
- 2.The act of catching an object in motion, especially a ball.
- 3.The act of noticing, understanding or hearing.
- 4.The game of catching a ball.
- 5.Something which is captured or caught.
verb
- 1.(heading) To capture, overtake.
- 2.(heading) To seize hold of.
- 3.(heading) To intercept.
- 4.(heading) To receive (by being in the way).
- 5.(heading) To take in with one's senses or intellect.
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