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Results for: "catch"

Translating from English to Welsh

Translations:

catch — to capture or snare
→ dal
catch — to intercept an object in the air etc
→ dal
→ dwyn
catch — to perceive and understand
→ deall
→ amgyffred

Additional Definitions (WordNet):


NOUN (10)

1. a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident;
- Example: "it sounds good but what's the catch?"
[syn: catch, gimmick]

2. the quantity that was caught;
- Example: "the catch was only 10 fish"
[syn: catch, haul]

3. a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect;
[syn: catch, match]

4. anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching);
- Example: "he shared his catch with the others"

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

6. a restraint that checks the motion of something;
- Example: "he used a book as a stop to hold the door open"
[syn: catch, stop]

7. a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window;

8. a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth;
- Example: "he played catch with his son in the backyard"

9. the act of catching an object with the hands;
- Example: "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"
- Example: "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"
- Example: "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"
- Example: "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"
[syn: catch, grab, snatch, snap]

10. the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal);
- Example: "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar"
[syn: apprehension, arrest, catch, collar, pinch, taking into custody]


VERB (29)

1. discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state;
- Example: "She caught her son eating candy"
- Example: "She was caught shoplifting"

2. perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily;
- Example: "I caught the aroma of coffee"
- Example: "He caught the allusion in her glance"
- Example: "ears open to catch every sound"
- Example: "The dog picked up the scent"
- Example: "Catch a glimpse"
[syn: catch, pick up]

3. reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot;
- Example: "the rock caught her in the back of the head"
- Example: "The blow got him in the back"
- Example: "The punch caught him in the stomach"
[syn: get, catch]

4. take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of;
- Example: "Catch the ball!"
- Example: "Grab the elevator door!"
[syn: catch, grab, take hold of]

5. succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase;
- Example: "We finally got the suspect"
- Example: "Did you catch the thief?"
[syn: get, catch, capture]

6. to hook or entangle;
- Example: "One foot caught in the stirrup"
[syn: hitch, catch]

7. attract and fix;
- Example: "His look caught her"
- Example: "She caught his eye"
- Example: "Catch the attention of the waiter"
[syn: catch, arrest, get]

8. capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping;
- Example: "I caught a rabbit in the trap today"
[syn: capture, catch]

9. reach in time;
- Example: "I have to catch a train at 7 o'clock"

10. get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly;
- Example: "Catch some sleep"
- Example: "catch one's breath"

11. catch up with and possibly overtake;
- Example: "The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp"
[syn: overtake, catch, catch up with]

12. be struck or affected by;
- Example: "catch fire"
- Example: "catch the mood"

13. check oneself during an action;
- Example: "She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind"

14. hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers;
- Example: "We overheard the conversation at the next table"
[syn: catch, take in, overhear]

15. see or watch;
- Example: "view a show on television"
- Example: "This program will be seen all over the world"
- Example: "view an exhibition"
- Example: "Catch a show on Broadway"
- Example: "see a movie"
[syn: watch, view, see, catch, take in]

16. cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled;
- Example: "I caught the hem of my dress in the brambles"

17. detect a blunder or misstep;
- Example: "The reporter tripped up the senator"
[syn: trip up, catch]

18. grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of;
- Example: "did you catch that allusion?"
- Example: "We caught something of his theory in the lecture"
- Example: "don't catch your meaning"
- Example: "did you get it?"
- Example: "She didn't get the joke"
- Example: "I just don't get him"
[syn: catch, get]

19. contract;
- Example: "did you catch a cold?"

20. start burning;
- Example: "The fire caught"

21. perceive by hearing;
- Example: "I didn't catch your name"
- Example: "She didn't get his name when they met the first time"
[syn: catch, get]

22. suffer from the receipt of;
- Example: "She will catch hell for this behavior!"
[syn: catch, get]

23. attract; cause to be enamored;
- Example: "She captured all the men's hearts"
[syn: capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant]

24. apprehend and reproduce accurately;
- Example: "She really caught the spirit of the place in her drawings"
- Example: "She got the mood just right in her photographs"
[syn: catch, get]

25. take in and retain;
- Example: "We have a big barrel to catch the rainwater"

26. spread or be communicated;
- Example: "The fashion did not catch"

27. be the catcher;
- Example: "Who is catching?"

28. become aware of;
- Example: "he caught her staring out the window"

29. delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned;
- Example: "I was caught in traffic and missed the meeting"