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catch

/kætʃ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does catch mean?

verb, noun

To grasp or hold something quickly and easily, often with the hands. A fish or other animal caught in a trap or on a hook.

Example

"She tried to catch the ball, but it slipped through her fingers."

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