It's a pop fly to left field, and the outfielder gloves it easily.
Synonyms and examplespounceThe veteran striker pounced and lashed home a goal.
snagUSinformalHe snagged the line drive for the last out in the inning.
interceptShe intercepted the pass and scored a goal.
Antonyms and examplesdropHe threw the ball, but I dropped it.
fumbleIf he hadn't fumbled that catch, we would have won the match.
bobbleUSIt was an easy catch, but he bobbled it.
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See alsoarrest
place/put under arrest
capture
apprehend
nabinformal
nailslang
collarinformal
take someone inUK
pick someone upUKinformal
pull someone inUSinformal
round up
net
trawl
troll
lasso
trap
snare
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Catch meansto take hold of something and especially something moving through the air. If you catch someone who has done something wrong, youfind them and stop them from getting away. If you catch an animal, youtake it.