catch
verb (used with object)
to seize or capture, especially after pursuit: to catch a runaway horse.
catchable
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a word derived from
catch.
Example Sentences
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The chances he missed were difficult, yet catchable and costly.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Bouchier did offer a caught-and-bowled chance to Olivia Bell in the second over, which the Scotland spinner will lament as infinitely catchable.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2024
Asante Samuel Jr. penalty on third-and-20 on a pass that did not look very catchable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
Both of Rhys Plumlee’s red zone interceptions were off bobbled passes that were catchable and should’ve resulted in touchdowns.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 9, 2023
“Jessica Barrone. Gold for ten years, at least. The best. If the Recluse is catchable, Barrone’s the one to do it.”
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
