(idiomatic) A difficult situation from which there is no escape because it involves mutually conflicting or dependent conditions.

(transitive) To discover or expose as fake, insincere, or inaccurate. / (transitive, cricket) To put a batsman out by catching the batted ball before it touches the ground.

(American football) A uncontested catch on a kicking play, after the receiver waves his hand to indicate that he will not run with the ball, assuring that he will not be tackled on catching it.

(drama, singing) A pause to take a breath.

(idiomatic) To be severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.

A latching device that prevents accidental activation of a dangerous event; an interlock.

(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.

(baseball) A fielding play, typically made by an outfielder, who catches a ball near his shoes, often after a long run.

(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.

(rowing) To strike the blade of the oar against the water when moving the oar back between power strokes.