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cat's clawUsed other than as an idiom: see cat, claw.Rate it:
cat's clawAny of several species of plant having parts resembling the claw of a cat.Acacia greggii, a tree species native to the southwestern United States and northern MexicoAcacia plumosa, a medicinal plant species native to BrazilCarpobrotus edulis, or uña de gato (Spanish: "cat's claw"), a plant species in the Aizoaceae familyDolichandra unguis-cati, or cat's claw creeper, a Central American climbing vine of the Bignoniaceae familyGrevillea alpina, a shrub species native to AustraliaMartynia annua, a plant species endemic to BrazilMimosa nuttallii (formerly Schrankia nuttalli), a plant native to the Midwestern United StatesUncaria guianensis, a plant species found in GuyanaUncaria rhynchophylla, a plant species used in traditional Chinese medicineUncaria tomentosa, a plant species found in the tropical jungles of South and Central AmericaRate it:
cat's clawAcacia greggii, a tree species native to the southwestern United States and northern MexicoRate it:
cat's clawAcacia plumosa, a medicinal plant species native to BrazilRate it:
cat's clawCarpobrotus edulis, or uña de gato (Spanish: "cat's claw"), a plant species in the Aizoaceae familyRate it:
cat's clawDolichandra unguis-cati, or cat's claw creeper, a Central American climbing vine of the Bignoniaceae familyRate it:
cat's clawGrevillea alpina, a shrub species native to AustraliaRate it:
cat's clawMartynia annua, a plant species endemic to BrazilRate it:
cat's clawMimosa nuttallii (formerly Schrankia nuttalli), a plant native to the Midwestern United StatesRate it:
cat's clawUncaria guianensis, a plant species found in GuyanaRate it:
cat's clawUncaria rhynchophylla, a plant species used in traditional Chinese medicineRate it:
cat's clawUncaria tomentosa, a plant species found in the tropical jungles of South and Central AmericaRate it:
cat's clawbayag-kambingRate it:
cat's cradleA children's string game.Rate it:
cat's cradleAny complicated structure which appears to be without purpose.Rate it:
cat's meowA highly sought-after and fancy example of something.Rate it:
cat's meowA self-satisfied person.Rate it:
cat's pyjamasThat new car was really the cat's pyjamas.Rate it:
cat-and-mousesuspenseful, involving alternating roles of attack and defence.Rate it:
cat-and-mouseAlternative form of cat and mouse.Rate it:
catbird seatExpression used to describe an enviable position, often one of great advantage.Rate it:
catch 22A self-contradictory rule that prevents a desired outcome.Rate it:
catch a break!To receive or get lucky opportunityRate it:
catch a buzzTo become slightly inebriated, but not yet be drunk.Rate it:
catch a coldTo become infected with cold.Rate it:
catch a tanTo get a suntan.Rate it:
catch airTo make a jump.Rate it:
catch as catch canTo use any available means or methods.Rate it:
catch big airSuperlative of catch air; make a big jump high off the ground.Rate it:
catch dustTo be rarely used.Rate it:
catch fireBecome engulfed with flames.Rate it:
catch fliesAn ostensible product of awkwardly having one's mouth open wide.Rate it:
catch heatTo get into trouble with somebody; to be scolded or chastised.Rate it:
catch hellBe severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.Rate it:
catch itBe severely reprimanded, punished, or beaten.Rate it:
catch nappingTo surprise; to take advantage of the lack of watchfulness of.Rate it:
catch of the dayA type of fish or other seafood which has been caught and brought to market within more-or-less the last 24 hours.Rate it:
catch of the dayA person who is a popular or desirable choice to be a partner in a prospective marital or romantic relationship.Rate it:
catch onTo begin to understand; to realize or detect.Rate it:
catch onTo become popular; to become commonplace; to become the standard.Rate it:
catch one's deathTo contract a serious illness, especially a nasty cold or other respiratory ailment and especially as a result of exposure to wet or chilly weather.Rate it:
catch outTo discover or expose as fake or insincere.Rate it:
catch outTo put a batsman out by catching the batted ball before it touches the ground.Rate it:
catch sight ofto see for a brief period; to get a glimpse ofRate it:
catch some raysTo sunbathe.Rate it:
catch some z'sTo sleep.Rate it:
catch someone nappingTo take advantage of someone's inattention.Rate it:
catch someone red-handedTo discover or capture someone in the act of committing a crime.Rate it:
Catch Someone Red-HandedTo get hold of a person or situation, while a wrong act is being carried outRate it:
catch someone with one's hand in the cookie jarTo catch someone taking something that he or she is not entitled to.Rate it:

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