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Catches

Catches, the plural form of catch, is a term used across several fields to denote seizing, capturing, or intercepting something in motion; it can also denote a device that holds something in place, or a term for the total landed catch in fishing. The precise meaning depends on context.

In fishing and fisheries, a catch refers to fish or other aquatic organisms landed by fishers. The

In sports, a catch is the act of obtaining secure control of a ball. In baseball and

In engineering and everyday hardware, a catch is a latch or fastener designed to hold a door,

In common usage, the phrase "the catch" refers to a hidden condition or drawback in an offer,

size
of
a
catch
is
typically
expressed
by
weight
or
number
and
informs
stock
assessments,
quotas,
and
economic
activity.
The
term
catch-per-unit-effort
(CPUE)
measures
how
efficiently
fishing
effort
converts
into
catch
and
is
used
to
monitor
fish
population
status.
cricket,
a
catch
by
a
fielder
or
bowler
results
in
an
out.
In
American
football,
a
catch
(or
reception)
denotes
a
player
gaining
control
of
a
thrown
forward
pass
to
advance
the
ball.
In
basketball,
catching
the
ball
is
a
routine
prerequisite
for
many
plays,
including
catch-and-shoot
scenarios.
lid,
or
panel
in
place.
Cabinet
or
automotive
hardware
may
include
magnetic,
spring,
or
cam
catches,
and
similar
devices
are
used
on
vehicles
and
machinery
to
secure
components.
agreement,
or
plan.