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1. catch

verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state.

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  • catch (English)
  • cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cachier (Anglo-Norman)

2. catch

verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily.

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  • catch (English)
  • cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cachier (Anglo-Norman)

3. catch

verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of.

Etymology

  • catch (English)
  • cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cachier (Anglo-Norman)

4. catch

verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot.

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Etymology

  • catch (English)
  • cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cachier (Anglo-Norman)

5. catch

verb. ['ˈkætʃ'] succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase.

Etymology

  • catch (English)
  • cacchen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cachier (Anglo-Norman)

6. fire

noun. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] the event of something burning (often destructive).

Etymology

  • fire (English)
  • fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. fire

verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] start firing a weapon.

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  • fire (English)
  • fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. fire

verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] cause to go off.

Etymology

  • fire (English)
  • fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. fire

noun. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy.

Etymology

  • fire (English)
  • fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. fire

verb. ['ˈfaɪɝ, ˈfaɪr'] bake in a kiln so as to harden.

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Etymology

  • fire (English)
  • fier (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fyr (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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