something caught; especially : the total quantity caught at one time
the act, action, or fact of catching
a game in which a ball is thrown and caught
catch
(adjective)
using any available means or method : hit-or-miss
catch
(verb)
to become aware : learn; also : understand
to become popular
catch
(verb)
to detect in error or wrongdoing
to take unawares or by surprise
catch
(noun)
a problematic situation for which the only solution is denied by a circumstance inherent in the problem or by a rule; also : the circumstance or rule that denies a solution
an illogical, unreasonable, or senseless situation
a measure or policy whose effect is the opposite of what was intended
catch
(adjective)
intended to catch up to a theoretical norm or a competitor's accomplishments
catch
(noun)
the act or fact of catching up or trying to catch up (as with a norm or competitor); also : an increase intended to achieve catch-up