catch at

Idioms  

1. Snatch, grasp, as in The beggars kept catching at their coats. [c. 1600] Also see grasp at straws.

---

Example Sentences

Marnus Labuschagne takes another brilliant catch at slip as Will Jacks is dismissed for 47 to leave England on 337-8 on day five of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Verma survived a reprieve on 56 when Anneke Bosch dropped a simple catch at deep mid-wicket off spinner Sune Luus, to the delight of the Indian fans.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

The possibility of Yamamoto pitching in Game 7 became real to Friedman after he performed his trademark javelin-throwing routine and played catch at Rogers Centre.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025

After playing catch at the ballpark, he was certain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

There weren’t many trees or mountains to catch at that sky and keep it low.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson