catch - Meaning in Punjabi

catch - Meaning in Punjabi

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Definitions and Meaning of catch in English

catch noun

1. the act of catching an object with the hands

   Examples

   • "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"
   • "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"
   • "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"
   • "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"
2. the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

   Example

   • "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
3. the quantity that was caught

   Example

   • "the catch was only 10 fish"
4. a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
5. anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)

   Example

   • "he shared his catch with the others"
6. a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion)
7. a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

   Example

   • "it sounds good but what's the catch?"
8. a restraint that checks the motion of something

   Example

   • "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open"
9. a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window
10. a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth

    Example

    • "he played catch with his son in the backyard"

catch verb

1. capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping

   Example

   • "I caught a rabbit in the trap today"
2. start burning

   Example

   • "The fire caught"
3. take in and retain

   Example

   • "We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater"
4. attract and fix

   Examples

   • "Catch the attention of the waiter"
   • "His look caught her"
   • "She caught his eye"
5. apprehend and reproduce accurately

   Examples

   • "She got the mood just right in her photographs"
   • "She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings"
6. attract; cause to be enamored

   Synonyms

   trance

   Example

   • "She captured all the men's hearts"
7. reach in time

   Example

   • "I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock"
8. suffer from the receipt of

   Example

   • "She will catch hell for this behavior!"
9. perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily

   Examples

   • "Catch a glimpse"
   • "ears open to catch every sound"
   • "He caught the allusion in her glance"
   • "I caught the aroma of coffee"
   • "The dog picked up the scent"
10. see or watch

    Examples

    • "Catch a show on Broadway"
    • "see a movie"
    • "This program will be seen all over the world"
    • "view a show on television"
    • "view an exhibition"
11. hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

    Example

    • "We overheard the conversation at the next table"
12. perceive by hearing

    Examples

    • "I didn't catch your name"
    • "She didn't get his name when they met the first time"
13. get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly

    Examples

    • "catch one's breath"
    • "Catch some sleep"
14. check oneself during an action

    Example

    • "She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind"
15. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

    Examples

    • "Catch the ball!"
    • "Grab the elevator door!"
16. reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot

    Examples

    • "The blow got him in the back"
    • "The punch caught him in the stomach"
    • "the rock caught her in the back of the head"
17. spread or be communicated

    Example

    • "The fashion did not catch"
18. cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled

    Example

    • "I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles"
19. to hook or entangle

    Example

    • "One foot caught in the stirrup"
20. succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase

    Examples

    • "Did you catch the thief?"
    • "We finally got the suspect"
21. catch up with and possibly overtake

    Example

    • "The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp"
22. be the catcher

    Example

    • "Who is catching?"
23. become aware of

    Example

    • "he caught her staring out the window"
24. discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

    Examples

    • "She caught her son eating candy"
    • "She was caught shoplifting"
25. detect a blunder or misstep

    Example

    • "The reporter tripped up the senator"
26. grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of

    Examples

    • "did you catch that allusion?"
    • "did you get it?"
    • "don't catch your meaning"
    • "I just don't get him"
    • "She didn't get the joke"
    • "We caught something of his theory in the lecture"
27. be struck or affected by

    Examples

    • "catch fire"
    • "catch the mood"
28. delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned

    Example

    • "I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting"
29. contract

    Example

    • "did you catch a cold?"

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