Catch and Grapple

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Catch

Catch verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.

Usage example: we tried to catch the kitten before she could sneak out the door

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Grapple is a synonym for catch in hook topic. In some cases you can use "Grapple" instead the word "Catch" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: catchy, catching, catcher

Grapple

Grapple verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.

Usage example: a crane grappled the sunken boat and hoisted it above water

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Catch is a synonym for grapple in seize topic. You can use "Catch" instead the word "Grapple" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as thing, hook, grab.

Nearby Words: grappled, grappling

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Common collocations

break	catch break	grapple break
someone	catch someone	grapple someone
time	catch time	grapple time
way	catch way	grapple way
Other words: knife, opponent, enemy, opponents, enemies.

Both words in one sentence

Prehensile Hair: Tora's can be used to grapple and even catch bullets mid-flight.

Source: Manga / Ushio and Tora
At one point, she says she'll find another route and catch up with you, (and while there are two routes after she says this, both become inaccessible when you collapse the grapple platforms before them) but it's usually ignored.

Source: Video Game / Mark of the Ninja

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