catches

1. n a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident n the quantity that was caught n a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect n anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching) n a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) n a restraint that checks the motion of something n a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window n a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth n the act of catching an object with the hands n the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) v discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state v perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily v reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot v take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of v succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase v to hook or entangle v attract and fix v capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping v reach in time v get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly v catch up with and possibly overtake v be struck or affected by v check oneself during an action v hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers v see or watch v cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled v detect a blunder or misstep v grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of v contract v start burning v perceive by hearing v suffer from the receipt of v attract; cause to be enamored v apprehend and reproduce accurately v take in and retain v spread or be communicated v be the catcher v become aware of v delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned Source: ecdict

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