1. acts of grabbing or capturing something
Usage: plural
2. fasteners or latches that hold something closed
Usage: plural

1. grabs or takes hold of something that is moving or falling
Usage: third person singular present
2. captures or traps someone or something
Usage: third person singular present
3. discovers someone doing something wrong
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• She catches the ball with both hands.
• The fisherman catches three fish every morning.
• The teacher catches students cheating on the test.
• He always catches a cold in winter.
• The outfielder made several difficult catches during the game.
• Check that all the catches on the suitcase are secure.
• The cat catches mice in the barn.
• She catches the bus at 8 AM every day.