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1961 novel by Joseph Heller
Catch-22 is a satirical war novel by American author Joseph Heller. It is his debut novel. He began writing it in 1953; the novel was first published in
Catch-22
Situation in which one cannot avoid a problem because of contradictory constraints
A catch-22 is a paradoxical situation from which an individual cannot escape because of contradictory rules or limitations. The term was first used by
Catch-22_(logic)
2019 satirical TV series
Catch-22 is a satirical black comedy television miniseries based on the 1961 novel of the same name by Joseph Heller. It premiered on May 17, 2019, on
Catch-22_(miniseries)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Catch-22 in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Catch-22 is a 1961 post-modernist satirical novel by Joseph Heller. Catch-22 or CATCH-22 may also
Catch-22_(disambiguation)
1970 American satirical comedy war film
Catch-22 is a 1970 American satirical comedy war film adapted from the 1961 novel of the same name by Joseph Heller. In creating a black comedy revolving
Catch-22_(film)
American ska punk band
Catch 22 is an American ska punk band from East Brunswick Township, New Jersey. The band was formed in 1996 by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Tomas Kalnoky
Catch_22_(band)
Fictional character in the novel Catch-22
Lieutenant Orr is a fictional character in the classic 1961 novel Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. Orr is a World War II bomber pilot who shares a tent with
Orr_(Catch-22)
Natural number
RNA translation. Catch-22 (1961), Joseph Heller's novel, and its 1970 film adaptation gave rise to the expression of logic "catch-22". 22 equal temperament
22_(number)
in the 1961 novel Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. Captain John Yossarian is the fictional protagonist in Joseph Heller's novel Catch-22 and its sequel Closing
List_of_Catch-22_characters
17th episode of the 3rd season of Lost
"Catch-22" is the 17th episode of the third season of Lost, and the 66th episode overall. It was aired in the United States on April 18, 2007, on ABC.
Catch-22_(Lost)
American actor (born 1993)
Major Major Major Major on the Hulu satirical black comedy miniseries Catch-22 (2019) and Calvin Evans on the Apple TV period drama miniseries Lessons
Lewis_Pullman
American writer (1923–1999)
stories, plays, and screenplays. His best-known work is his debut novel Catch-22 (1961), a satire on war and bureaucracy, whose title has become a synonym
Joseph_Heller
Welsh actor (born 1991)
Dracula (2006–2014). He is known for his roles in the Hulu miniseries Catch-22 (2019) and the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt (2025–). Howell grew up in
Gerran_Howell
Medical condition caused by chromosomal abnormality
Salient features can be summarized using the mnemonic CATCH-22 to describe 22q11.2DS, with the 22 signifying the chromosomal abnormality is found on the
DiGeorge_syndrome
2002 studio album by Hypocrisy
Catch 22 is the eighth studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Hypocrisy. It was released on 19 March 2002 by Nuclear Blast. All tracks are written
Catch_22_(Hypocrisy_album)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up catch in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Catch may refer to: Catch (game), children's game Catch (baseball), a maneuver in baseball Catch (cricket)
Catch
American actor (born 1986)
nomination for his portrayal of Capt. Yossarian in the Hulu miniseries Catch-22 (2019). He portrayed astronaut David Scott in the biographical drama film
Christopher_Abbott
2009 studio album by Tinchy Stryder
Catch 22 is the second full-length solo studio album by recording artist Tinchy Stryder. After three successful singles leading up to the album, the album
Catch 22 (Tinchy Stryder album)
Catch_22_(Tinchy_Stryder_album)
American actor (born 1984)
Gary Powers in Steven Spielberg's Bridge of Spies (2015), as Nately in Catch-22 (2019), The Hating Game (2021), and as young Special Agent Leroy Jethro
Austin_Stowell
20th-century literary form and movement
Johns Hopkins University Press, 1984. Heller, Joseph. "Reeling in Catch-22". Catch as Catch Can. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2003. Eco, Umberto. Reflections
Postmodern_literature
2016 single by Illy featuring Anne-Marie
"Catch 22" is a song by Australian rapper Illy featuring English singer Anne-Marie. The song was released on 10 October 2016, alongside the announcement
Catch_22_(song)
American singer and actor
Company. In 2019, Stewart portrayed Milo Minderbinder in the Hulu miniseries Catch-22, directed by George Clooney. From 2021 to 2022, he appeared as NASA astronaut
Daniel_David_Stewart
Fictional character by Joseph Heller
1961 novel Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. Doc Daneeka is the squadron physician and a friend of the novel's protagonist, Yossarian. "Catch-22" itself is first
Doc_Daneeka
American country singer (born 1991)
National Anthem: 'My Worst Moment'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 6, 2025. "Catch 22 – Single by Ingrid Andress on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). April 11
Ingrid_Andress
American actor (1935–2021)
which he also wrote the adaptation. Grodin achieved fame through roles in Catch-22 (1970), The Heartbreak Kid (1972) and King Kong (1976). Other notable film
Charles_Grodin
American actor and filmmaker (1934–2023)
acted in Wait Until Dark (1967), Inspector Clouseau (1968), Popi (1969), Catch-22 (1970), The In-Laws (1979), Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Rocketeer (1991)
Alan_Arkin
Main character in Joseph Heller novel Catch-22
protagonist of Joseph Heller's satirical 1961 novel Catch-22 and its 1994 sequel Closing Time. In Catch-22, Yossarian is a 28-year-old captain in the 256th
Yossarian
Aircraft used in 1970 film
When the 1970 film adaptation of Catch-22 began preliminary production, Paramount made a decision to hire the Tallmantz Aviation organization to obtain
B-25 Mitchell aircraft in Catch-22
B-25_Mitchell_aircraft_in_Catch-22
American musician (born 1980)
performer. He is the former lead singer/guitarist for 3rd-wave ska band Catch 22, but left the band after making only one album (their debut, Keasbey Nights)
Tomas_Kalnoky
1974 novel by Joseph Heller
Joseph Heller's second novel (published in 1974, thirteen years after Catch-22). Its main character and narrator is Bob Slocum, a businessman who engages
Something_Happened
Character in Joseph Heller's novel Catch-22
Colonel Cathcart is a character in Joseph Heller's novel Catch-22 (1961) and the novel's de facto main antagonist. A full colonel, he is a group commander
Colonel_Cathcart
American actress (born 1938)
Are (1960), Man's Favorite Sport? (1964), What's New Pussycat? (1965), Catch-22 (1970), The Parallax View (1974), and The Stepford Wives (1975). From 1967
Paula_Prentiss
American actor (1919–1996)
the ship doctor, in The Bedford Incident (1965), Colonel Cathcart in Catch-22 (1970), Admiral Husband E. Kimmel in Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970), Mr. Green
Martin_Balsam
American actor (born 1963)
(2012–2013), Chicago P.D. (2014–2015), and the streaming mini-series 11.22.63 (2016) and Catch-22. He has performed on stage at the Steppenwolf and off-Broadway
Kevin_J._O'Connor_(actor)
2012 video game
Catch-22 was an iOS game developed by Dutch indie studio Mango Down and released on September 25, 2012. The game had a rating of 87% based on 8 critic
Catch-22_(video_game)
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Catch-22_(play)
American comedian and actor (born 1989)
his departure from SNL, he has also played McWatt in the 2019 miniseries Catch-22. Rudnitsky is a native of Harrington Park, New Jersey. His mother, Karen
Jon_Rudnitsky
American actor (1930–2020)
for Best Adapted Screenplay. He appeared in acting roles in Nichols's Catch-22 (1970)—also co-written with Nichols—Herbert Ross's The Owl and the Pussycat
Buck_Henry
American game show
Catch 21 is an American game show broadcast by Game Show Network (GSN). Created by Merrill Heatter (who also produced the show's predecessor Gambit),
Catch_21
1970 studio album by Simon & Garfunkel
soundtrack for The Graduate, Art Garfunkel took an acting role in the film Catch-22, while Paul Simon worked on the songs, writing all tracks except Felice
Bridge_over_Troubled_Water
1950 novel by Louis Falstein
rekindled when it was suggested that it inspired Joseph Heller while writing Catch-22, his well-known war novel. The novel is told by a first-person narrator
Face_of_a_Hero
American musical duo
1979). He pursued acting, with leading roles in the Mike Nichols film Catch-22 (1970) and Nicolas Roeg's Bad Timing (1980). Simon & Garfunkel have reunited
Simon_&_Garfunkel
American singer (born 1941)
Simon & Garfunkel's breakup, Garfunkel starred in two Mike Nichols films, Catch-22 (1970) and Carnal Knowledge (1971). He also spent late 1971 to early 1972
Art_Garfunkel
English rapper (born 1986)
Stryder has released three solo studio albums, Star in the Hood (2007), Catch 22 (2009), and Third Strike (2010). Stryder's business ventures include the
Tinchy_Stryder
2003 collection of writings by Joseph Heller
Catch As Catch Can: The Collected Stories and Other Writings is a 2003 collection of writings by Joseph Heller, author of Catch-22. "I Don't Love You Any
Catch as Catch Can: The Collected Stories and Other Writings
Catch_as_Catch_Can:_The_Collected_Stories_and_Other_Writings
American actor (born 1938)
(born May 22, 1938) is an American actor and director. He has starred in a number of well-known films, including Goodbye, Columbus (1969), Catch-22 (1970)
Richard_Benjamin
American actress
Kelly’s TV series Mr. Mercedes. In 2019, she played Nurse Duckett in the Catch-22 miniseries, followed by playing Meg Bailey, a youth basketball coach, in
Tessa_Ferrer
American actor (born 1940)
Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. His other notable films include Catch-22 (1970), The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976), Gandhi (1982),
Martin_Sheen
Fictional character in the novel ''Catch-22''
Major Major Major is a fictional character in Joseph Heller's 1961 novel Catch-22. He was named "Major Major Major" by his father, as a joke – passing up
Major_Major_Major_Major
Fictional character in the novel Catch-22
Aardvark is a fictional character, a major antagonist in the 1961 novel Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. Aarfy is the plump navigator in Yossarian's B-25, noted
Captain_Aardvark
Season of television series
Returns (5×22)". CraveYouTV. Retrieved November 24, 2023. Taylor, Cade (September 17, 2022). "Dynasty Season 5 Episode 22 Review: Catch 22". Tell-Tale
Dynasty (2017 TV series) season 5
Dynasty_(2017_TV_series)_season_5
Fictional character in the novel Catch-22
Milo Minderbinder is a fictional character in Joseph Heller's 1961 novel, Catch-22. As the mess officer of Yossarian's squadron, Minderbinder is an entrepreneur
Milo_Minderbinder
English actor (born 1996)
gained prominence through his supporting role as Snowden in the miniseries Catch-22 (2019). He then starred as Leopold in the Netflix series The Irregulars
Harrison_Osterfield
1994 novel by Joseph Heller
novel by Joseph Heller, written as a sequel to his popular 1961 novel Catch-22. It is his sixth novel. It takes place in New York City in the 1990s and
Closing_Time_(novel)
American ska punk band from New Jersey
third wave ska scene, most notably Tomas Kalnoky, a founding member of Catch 22, and members of the band One Cool Guy. Kalnoky and several other members
Streetlight_Manifesto
2000 studio album by Catch 22
Alone in a Crowd is the second album by Catch 22, and the first and only studio album featuring the band's second lineup (featuring Jeff Davidson as lead
Alone in a Crowd (Catch 22 album)
Alone_in_a_Crowd_(Catch_22_album)
Recent term gaining acceptance
[citation needed] The title of a book may become a neologism, for instance, Catch-22 (from the title of Joseph Heller's novel). Alternatively, the author's
Neologism
American actor (1933–2016)
roles and his ability to speak in numerous accents. His films include Catch-22 (1970), The In-Laws (1979), Popeye (1980), Sharky's Machine (1981), All
Richard_Libertini
English actor (born 1994)
character in Just Henry (2011), Dunbar in George Clooney's miniseries Catch-22 (2019) and Lt. Pappy Lewis in Tom Hanks' Masters of the Air (2024). Joshua
Josh_Bolt
Not for profit business with a social mission
Patronages". The Royal Family. Retrieved 2016-07-13. Ahmed, Maria (2008-11-07). "Catch 22 charity relaunches with warning over young adults". Community Care. Retrieved
Catch22_(charity)
American editor and writer (1931–2023)
within five years and drew attention for the publishing phenomenon of Catch-22. In 1968, Gottlieb—along with advertising and marketing executives Nina
Robert_Gottlieb
American reality television series
Deadliest Catch is an American reality television series that premiered on the Discovery Channel on April 12, 2005. The show follows crab fishermen aboard
Deadliest_Catch
Selected list of books
Greatest Hits list: The Ambassadors An American Tragedy Brave New World Catch-22 The Catcher in the Rye A Clockwork Orange The Day of the Locust Finnegans
20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction
20th_Century's_Greatest_Hits:_100_English-Language_Books_of_Fiction
British actor
New York bomb aimer, in Joseph Heller's stage adaptation of his novel Catch-22 on a UK national tour directed by Rachel Chavkin.He is a regular performer
Philip_Arditti
were brought together for Catch-22, a 1970 war film adapted from the book of the same name by Joseph Heller. When Catch-22 began preliminary production
List of surviving North American B-25 Mitchells
List_of_surviving_North_American_B-25_Mitchells
American actor (born 1940)
screen, whose six-decade career has included roles in films including Catch-22 (1970); What's Up, Doc? (1972); The Front Page (1974); The Muppet Movie
Austin_Pendleton
British composer (born 1961)
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, Flushed Away, Arthur Christmas, Early Man, Catch-22, and several films from Scott Free Productions and Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Harry_Gregson-Williams
Fictional character
"the Chaplain") is a fictional character in Joseph Heller's 1961 novel Catch-22 and its 1994 sequel Closing Time. In earlier editions he was called Chaplain
Chaplain_Tappman
2006 studio album by Catch 22
Permanent Revolution is the fourth studio album by American ska band Catch 22, released on June 27, 2006 (July 18, 2006, in Canada), by Victory Records
Permanent_Revolution_(album)
Island in the Tuscan Archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy
del Libeccio Punta del Pulpito Joseph Heller's absurdist anti-war novel Catch-22 is set mostly on Pianosa, at a fictional United States Army Air Forces
Pianosa
2003 studio album by Catch 22
album by American ska-punk band Catch 22, released on November 4, 2003, under Victory Records. This is the first Catch 22 album with Ryan Eldred on lead
Dinosaur_Sounds
Musical artist
the song was nominated for four awards. In October 2016, Illy released "Catch 22" featuring Anne-Marie, which peaked at number 11 on the ARIA charts. In
Illy_(rapper)
1999 EP by Catch 22
by American ska-punk band Catch 22 which was released in 1999 through Victory Records. It showcased the sound of Catch 22's second lineup after the departure
Washed_Up!
American actor
actor, known for roles in films such as The Pusher (1960), Bullitt (1968), Catch-22 (1970) and The Driver (1978). He also appeared in numerous TV series during
Felice_Orlandi
Character in Joseph Heller's Catch-22
Nately III is a fictional character in Joseph Heller's satirical 1961 novel Catch-22. Nately starts off the book as a 19-year-old Lieutenant, who will be "twenty
Nately
English composer (born 1966)
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat and for television series including Veep, Catch-22, and The Crown. Educated at choir school, Lancing College, and St John's
Rupert_Gregson-Williams
American actor and director (born 1938)
(1967); What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969); Medium Cool (1969); Catch-22 (1970), which also included his future co-star Bob Newhart; Jennifer on
Peter_Bonerz
Canadian actress (born 1948)
Canadian actress known for her film roles as General Dreedle's WAC in Catch-22 (1970) and Quilla June Holmes in A Boy and His Dog (1975). In 1972, she
Susanne_Benton
Fictional character in Catch-22
English, "shithead") is a minor fictional character in the 1961 novel Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, who is promoted through the ranks from Lieutenant to
Scheisskopf
American musical artist
Joshua David Ansley was the bass player for the band HURT and the ska bands Catch 22 and Streetlight Manifesto. Raised in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, United
Josh_Ansley
American actor (born 1984)
(December 4, 2019). "Universal Love Story All My Life Adds Silicon Valley, Catch 22 Actors (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 30, 2024
Josh_Brener
Canadian actor (born 1984)
Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2018. Petski, Denise (June 13, 2018). "'Catch-22' Casts Harrison Osterfield; Noel Fisher Heads To 'Castle Rock'". Deadline
Noel_Fisher
1998 album by Catch 22
Keasbey Nights is the debut album by the American ska punk band Catch 22, released on March 24, 1998, by Victory Records. It is the only album by the band's
Keasbey_Nights
2009 single by Tinchy Stryder
Stryder's second studio album, Catch 22. The song was released as a single on 20 April 2009 from Stryder's studio album Catch 22 and a remix was later included
Number 1 (Tinchy Stryder song)
Number_1_(Tinchy_Stryder_song)
American actor (1916–1976)
Mary Tyler Moore Show, S4Ep6. Additional film credits included roles in Catch-22 (1970), The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid (1972), A Reflection of Fear
Liam_Dunn
1954 novel by William Faulkner
Award. Historically, it can be seen as a precursor to Joseph Heller's Catch-22. The book takes place in France during World War I and stretches through
A_Fable
Indian conglomerate
2013, securing a stay order against the tax demand. "Milk, Pan Masala & Catch-22: DS Group & Its Sugar-coated FMCG Gambit". Forbes India. Retrieved 30 July
Dharampal_Satyapal_Group
1973 short dark comedy play
of Heller's 1961 novel Catch-22. It is excerpted from the 1971 play Catch-22, being cut from the original version of Catch-22 to shorten that play's running
Clevinger's_Trial
American actor (1925–2021)
1986 until 1991. He also had minor roles in films, including the classics Catch-22 (1970) and Stand by Me (1986). He appeared in the 1971 movie How to Frame
Bruce_Kirby_(actor)
American actor (1924–1998)
Graduate; Don Siegel's Charley Varrick; Bullitt with Steve McQueen; and Catch-22 (as Sergeant Towser). He appeared alongside Ronald Reagan in Reagan's last
Norman_Fell
1988 novel by Joseph Heller
is a 1988 novel from Joseph Heller, the satiric author of the acclaimed Catch-22. It is his fifth novel. The novel is an eclectic historical journey across
Picture_This_(novel)
Mental thought-suppression game
names. Games portal The Button (Reddit) – Experimental meta-game on Reddit Catch-22 (logic) – Situation in which one cannot avoid a problem because of contradictory
The_Game_(mind_game)
American actor
series Mad Men. He played Chaplain Tappman in George Clooney's remake of Catch-22. He is a frequent collaborator of Gerry Fialka and has appeared in his
Jay_Paulson
2016 American film
Catch 22: Based on the Unwritten Story by Seanie Sugrue is a 2016 United States thriller independent film. It premiered at the 2016 Palm Beach International
Catch 22: Based on the Unwritten Story by Seanie Sugrue
Catch_22:_Based_on_the_Unwritten_Story_by_Seanie_Sugrue
American actor (1945–2025/2026)
Getting Away with Murder, Starsky & Hutch, Riding in Cars with Boys, Catch-22, The Outside Man, The Larry Sanders Show, The Out-of-Towners, Homicide:
Jon_Korkes
firefighting by the United States Forest Service and appeared in the 1970 film Catch-22. The plane was went through several private owners before being acquired
Carol_Jean
Scottish television and film producer
producer based in New York and London whose credits include True Detective, Catch-22, Outlaw King, This England and 44 Inch Chest. Brown started his career
Richard_Brown_(producer)
Wild animal in Los Angeles (d. 2022)
choose a more personal name for P-22. Proposed names included Felix (like Felix the Cat), Yossarian (based on Catch-22), Tukuurot (the Tongva word for mountain
P-22
American reality television series
To Catch a Predator is an American reality television series in the television news magazine program Dateline NBC. The program features confrontations
To_Catch_a_Predator
Military unit
missions with the squadron. His experiences influenced his most famous novel, Catch-22. The protagonist, Yossarian has been referred to as Heller's "alter ego
488th_Bombardment_Squadron
CATCH 22
CATCH 22
Girl/Female
Arabic, Biblical
Watch-mountain
Biblical
watch-tower
Surname or Lastname
English and Welsh
English and Welsh : variant of Bach 3 and 4.
Biblical
watch;
Boy/Male
Indian
Latch, Door lock
Boy/Male
Native American
He keeps watch.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Non Violence Movement; Catch; Fasting
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Hampshire and Berkshire)
English (mainly Hampshire and Berkshire) : topographic name from Middle English hacche ‘gate’, Old English hæcc (see Hatcher). In some cases the surname is habitational, from one of the many places named with this word. This name has been in Ireland since the 17th century, associated with County Meath and the nearby part of Louth.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Guardian, Watch guard
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Leach 2.English : topographic name from an Old English element læcc, lecc ‘boggy stream’, or a habitational name from a place named with this word, such as Lach Dennis or Lache in Cheshire.
Girl/Female
Native American
To catch up with.
Boy/Male
Arthurian Legend
Name of a monster.
Female
English
English short form of French Catherine, CATH means "pure."
Girl/Female
British, Chinese, Christian, English, Greek
Pure
Boy/Male
Muslim
Latch, Door lock
Girl/Female
Indian, Malayalam
Match
Boy/Male
Indian
Latch, Door lock
Biblical
watch-tower
Girl/Female
French Latin English Irish Welsh
Pure, clear. Form of the Latin Katharina, from the Greek Aikaterina.
Biblical
watch-mountain
CATCH 22
CATCH 22
Girl/Female
Indian
Blessed with Love, Waterfall
Girl/Female
Hindu
A blessing for richness or wealthiness
Boy/Male
Latin Polish
Severe.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Telugu, Traditional
Leader of All the Celestial Bodies
Boy/Male
Indian
One with Few Desires
Boy/Male
Hindu
Supreme being
Boy/Male
English American
A name beginning with D, also frequently used as an independent name.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Lifting the Load; Responsible
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Narrator of Hadith
CATCH 22
CATCH 22
CATCH 22
CATCH 22
CATCH 22
v. t.
To reach in time; to come up with; as, to catch a train.
n.
The posture of seizing; a state of preparation to lay hold of, or of watching he opportunity to seize; as, to lie on the catch.
v. t.
To take captive, as in a snare or net, or on a hook; as, to catch a bird or fish.
v. t.
To lay hold on; to seize, especially with the hand; to grasp (anything) in motion, with the effect of holding; as, to catch a ball.
v. t.
To take or receive; esp. to take by sympathy, contagion, infection, or exposure; as, to catch the spirit of an occasion; to catch the measles or smallpox; to catch cold; the house caught fire.
v. t.
To adorn, as the face, with a patch or patches.
v. t.
To make or procure the equal of, or that which is exactly similar to, or corresponds with; as, to match a vase or a horse; to match cloth.
v. t.
To close with a hatch or hatches.
v. t.
To seize with the senses or the mind; to apprehend; as, to catch a melody.
n.
To catch so as to hold.
v. i.
To take hold; as, the bolt does not catch.
n.
That which is caught or taken; profit; gain; especially, the whole quantity caught or taken at one time; as, a good catch of fish.
v. t.
To furnish with its match; to bring a match, or equal, against; to show an equal competitor to; to set something in competition with, or in opposition to, as equal.
n.
That by which anything is caught or temporarily fastened; as, the catch of a gate.
n.
A humorous canon or round, so contrived that the singers catch up each other's words.
v. t.
To seize after pursuing; to arrest; as, to catch a thief.
v. t.
To come upon unexpectedly or by surprise; to find; as, to catch one in the act of stealing.
v. t.
To contrive or plot; to form by meditation, and bring into being; to originate and produce; to concoct; as, to hatch mischief; to hatch heresy.
n.
To catch or fasten by means of a latch.
v. i.
To watch for and catch mice.