plural of glottal catch

An effect produced upon the breath or voice by a sudden opening or closing of the glottis.

(archaic, colloquial) To discover someone is much stronger, much more dangerous, and/or much more violent than they appeared at first, especially after laying hands on them or (cant, obsolete) in a failed attempt to rob someone who turns out to be a stronger robber.

plural of safety catch

(law) A bargain made with an heir expectant for the purchase of his expectancy at an inadequate price.

plural of catch-all

(politics) A position that lacks strong commitments or ideology.

(informal, sometimes proscribed) Synonym of catch fire

A short expressive title used for abbreviated book lists, etc.

plural of catch title