An act of catching up or attempting to catch up. / An amount, a thing, or a receipt or repetition of information that enables one to catch up.

(cricket) A catch of a ball which was played into the ground near the batsman and bounced up to a fielder. Spectators who could not see from a distance that it was played into the ground may incorrectly think that the batsman is out.

(fishing) A variety of angling where the fish are released after capture, as a conservation measure.

(idiomatic) To become engulfed in flames, to combust. / (figuratively) To become very popular or widespread; to take off. / (figuratively) To be inspired by passion or zeal.

An effect produced upon the breath or voice by a sudden opening or closing of the glottis.

(archaic, colloquial) To discover someone is much stronger, much more dangerous, and/or much more violent than they appeared at first, especially after laying hands on them or (cant, obsolete) in a failed attempt to rob someone who turns out to be a stronger robber.

plural of catch-22

plural of Catch-22

(colloquial, idiomatic) To get into trouble with somebody; to be scolded or chastised.

A stage illusion in which the magician appears to catch a fired bullet, typically in the mouth or in the hand.