Catch and Latch

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

Nearby Words: catchy, catching, catcher

Latch

Latch noun - Catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove.

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Synonyms for Latch

Catch is a synonym for latch in fastening topic. You can use "Catch" instead the word "Latch" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as thing, lock, fastener.

Nearby Words: latched, latching

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How words are described

single	single catch	single latch
hidden	hidden catch	hidden latch

Common collocations

enemies

catch enemies

latch enemies

Both words in one sentence

Catch and Return: The Bash ability lets Ori latch onto an enemy projectile or an enemy itself and then launch themselves in any direction of their choice, sending the projectile (or enemy) in the opposite direction.

Source: Video Game / Ori And The Blind Forest
Peralta will latch on to any excuse to develop an overly elaborate undercover/role-play identity for his current assignment, even when it's something as simple as running a sting to catch a graffiti artist or chasing down a perp by getting the suspects to sign a document.

Source: Series / Brooklyn Nine-Nine

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