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| apprehension |
the act of catching and arresting. [1/3 definitions] |
| bait |
to put bait on or in for the purposes of trapping or catching. [1/4 definitions] |
| bounty |
a reward or payment for catching outlaws or killing certain kinds of wild animals. [1/2 definitions] |
| catch |
an act of catching. [1/13 definitions] |
| chase1 |
to follow with the goal of catching; run after. [1/3 definitions] |
| fishing |
the method, pastime, or occupation of catching or trying to catch fish. |
| fishing pole |
any long slender pole that is used in catching fish. A long line, often made of nylon, is loosely attached to the pole. This line has a hook attached to it on one end. |
| fishing rod |
a long thin pole with a line, hook, and often a reel that is used for catching fish. |
| juggle |
to keep in motion in the air while tossing and catching. [1/3 definitions] |
| net1 |
something made of such a fabric and used for catching fish, butterflies, and other animals. [1/4 definitions] |
| overtake |
to pass by after catching up with. [1/3 definitions] |
| pelican |
a large water bird that lives in warm areas. It has a pouch in the lower half of its long bill for catching and holding fish. |
| rod |
a long, thin pole with a line, hook, and often a reel, that is used for catching fish; fishing rod. [1/4 definitions] |
| sail |
a large piece of cloth that is attached to a boat. Sails move boats forward by catching the wind. [1/11 definitions] |
| snare1 |
a trap for catching small animals and birds. Snares usually have a noose. [1/2 definitions] |
| touchdown |
the act of scoring six points in football by catching or carrying the ball behind the opponent's goal line. [1/2 definitions] |
| trap1 |
a device for catching, holding, and often killing wild animals. [1/5 definitions] |
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