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Catching Definition & Meaning

catching
adjective
  1. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
noun
  1. (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
  2. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
  3. becoming infected; "catching cold is sometimes unavoidable"; "the contracting of a serious illness can be financially catastrophic"

"Catching" in song lyrics

See how catching is used in real songs:

  • "By avoiding the most obvious method, my hobby is catching"
    Copywrite — Fucksoundcheck
  • "You won't believe all the wreak I'm catching"
    Mack 10 — Mozi-Wozi
  • "Free flowing, mind blowing, crowd catching,"
    Mark B and Blade — 24 Hours

Usage tips for "catching"

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Frequently asked questions

What does catching mean?
(of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team the act of detecting something; catching sight of something becoming infected; "catching cold is sometimes unavoidable"; "the contracting of a serious illness can be financially catastrophic"
What part of speech is catching?
Catching is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does catching have?
Catching has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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