1. The act of catching an object with the hands; SYN. grab, snatch, snap.
2. The quantity that was caught; SYN. haul.
3. A fastener that fastens or locks a door or window.
> 4. A hidden drawback
5. A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect; SYN. match.
6. A restraint that checks the motion of something; SYN. stop.
7. Anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
8. A cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
9. A break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion). + prikaži više

A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing; SYN. footing.

1. A grip of the hand; a hold.
2. Reach of the arms; hence, the power of attaining and holding.
3. Forcible possession; hold.
4. Wide-reaching power of intellect to comprehend subjects and hold them under survey.
5. The handle of a sword or of an oar.

1. A firm controlling influence; or; SYN. grasp.
2. The friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road); SYN. traction, adhesive friction.

A sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease; SYN. ictus.
The taking possession of something by legal process.

The act of gaining possession; a seizing; seizure; apprehension.

1. A small foothold used in climbing.
2. A wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints.

ETYM Old Eng. busi, bisi, AS. bysig; akin to Dutch bezig, LG. besig; cf. Skr. bhűsh to be active, busy.
1. Crowded with or characterized by much activity.
2. Actively or fully engaged or occupied.
3. Overcrowded or cluttered with detail; SYN. fussy.
4. (Of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) Unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; ('engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line); SYN. engaged, in use. + prikaži više

PREGNANT — often used in the phrase get caught.

1. Held or filled or in use.
2. Resided in; having tenants; SYN. tenanted.
3. Seized and controlled as by military invasion.