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- catch out/ˌkætʃ ˈaʊt/To detect someone in a mistake, deception, or unprepared state; to expose a fault or lack of knowledge.verbB2
- catch phrase/ˈkætʃ ˌfreɪz/A well-known and frequently repeated phrase, especially one associated with a particular person, group, or brand.nounB2
- catch pit/ˈkætʃ ˌpɪt/A pit, hole, or container designed to collect or trap unwanted material (e.g., water, debris, sediment) before it can enter or damage a main system.nounC1/C2 (Low-frequency technical term)
- catch points/ˈkætʃ ˌpɔɪnts/A safety device on a railway, consisting of a pair of railway points designed to derail a vehicle running away in the wrong direction, preventing a collision or more serious accident.plural-nounLow / Very specialized
- catch stitch/ˈkætʃ ˌstɪtʃ/A temporary, loose hand stitch, often diagonal, used in sewing to hold two pieces of fabric together flatly or to finish a hem invisibly.nounC1
- catch up/ˌkætʃ ˈʌp/to reach the same standard, level, or point as someone or something else, especially after being behind.adjectivenounverbHigh
- catch-22/ˌkætʃ.twentiˈtuː/A paradoxical situation from which an individual cannot escape because of contradictory rules or limitations.nounC1-C2
- catch-all/ˈkætʃ ɔːl/A term, category, or rule that is deliberately broad or vague to include many different things or possibilities.nounB2
- catch-colt/ˈkætʃˌkəʊlt/A child born out of wedlock; an illegitimate child.nounExtremely Rare / Archaic
- catch-cord/ˈkætʃ ˌkɔːd/A cord, string, or thin rope used to secure, tie, or bind something, often temporarily or in a way that allows for quick release.nounC1/C2 (Low-frequency, specialized term)
- catchall/ˈkætʃˌɔːl/A thing or category meant to include or account for many different items, possibilities, or types, especially ones not specifically covered elsewhere.adjectivenounLow-to-Medium
- catchcry/ˈkatʃkraɪ/A short, memorable slogan or phrase used repeatedly, especially in a political or campaigning context.nounLow
- catcher/ˈkætʃ.ər/A person or thing that catches, especially someone who catches the ball in baseball.nounB1
- catcher in the rye, the/ðə ˈkætʃ.ər ɪn ðə raɪ/The title of a seminal 1951 novel by J.D. Salinger.nounMedium
- catcher's box/ˈkætʃəz bɒks/In baseball, the rectangular area behind home plate where the catcher must position themself when receiving a pitch.nounLow
- catchfly/ˈkætʃˌflaɪ/Any of various plants, especially of the genera Silene or Lychnis, with sticky stems or glands that can trap insects.nounRare
- catching pen/ˈkætʃ.ɪŋ ˌpen/A small, portable pen specifically designed for being easily caught, held, or secured, often implying a design feature.nounVery Low (Specialized/Niche)
- catchline/ˈkætʃlaɪn/A short, memorable phrase or slogan used in advertising, journalism, or publishing to attract attention and be easily remembered.nounC1
- catchment/ˈkætʃ.mənt/An area from which water drains into a particular river, lake, or reservoir; also, an area from which an institution draws its population.nounC1
- catchment area/ˈkætʃ.mənt ˌeə.ri.ə/The geographical area from which an institution (like a school or hospital) draws its users, clients, or students.nounC1
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