Definition of Catching

1. Noun. (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team.

Generic synonyms: Playing
Category relationships: Baseball, Baseball Game

2. Adjective. (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection.

3. Noun. The act of detecting something; catching sight of something.
Exact synonyms: Detection, Espial, Spotting, Spying
Generic synonyms: Discovery, Find, Uncovering
Derivative terms: Detect, Espy, Spot, Spy

4. Noun. Becoming infected. "The contracting of a serious illness can be financially catastrophic"
Exact synonyms: Contracting
Generic synonyms: Acquiring, Getting
Derivative terms: Contract

Definition of Catching

1. a. Infectious; contagious.

2. n. The act of seizing or taking hold of.

Definition of Catching

1. catch [v] - See also: catch

Lexicographical Neighbors of Catching

catcalls
catch
catchable
catchall
catchalls
catched
catchen
catcher
catcher's mask
catchers
catches
catchflies
catchfly
catchier
catchiest
catching (current term)
catchment
catchments
catchment area
catchment area
catchment basin
catchpenny
catchpenny(a)
catchphrase
catchphrases
catchpole
catchpoles
catchpoll
catchpolls
catcht

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