n (obsolete) A state of readiness to capture or seize; an ambush.
n (countable|agriculture) A crop which has germinated and begun to grow.
n (obsolete) A type of strong boat, usually having two masts; a ketch.
n (countable|music) A type of humorous round in which the voices gradually catch up with one another; usually sung by men and often having bawdy lyrics.
n (countable|music) The refrain; a line or lines of a song which are repeated from verse to verse. (jump|refrain|s)
n (countable|cricket) The act of catching a hit ball before it reaches the ground, resulting in an out.
n (countable|cricket) A player in respect of his catching ability; particularly one who catches well.
n (countable|rowing) The first contact of an oar with the water.
n (countable|phonetics) A stoppage of breath, resembling a slight cough.