Catch, in a way, is an expression that can refer to a variety of activities. ENTRAP, ROPE, ENMESH, NET, HEAR, LASSO, NAB, and reelin are all words that can be used to describe the act of catching something or someone. ENTRAP is a verb meaning to lure or trap someone into a situation from which they cannot escape. ROPE is a noun referring to a long, thin piece of material made from fibers such as hemp, sisal, or nylon, used for tying, binding, or fastening. ENMESH is a verb meaning to entangle or ensnare someone or something in a web or network of things. NET is a noun referring to a device made of threads, cords, or wires woven together at regular intervals, used for catching fish or other animals, or for trapping birds or insects. HEAR is a verb meaning to perceive with the ear the sound made by someone or something. LASSO is a noun referring to a long ROPE with a loop at one end, used for catching animals by throwing the loop over them. NAB is a verb meaning to seize or take hold of suddenly or unexpectedly. Reelin is a verb meaning to draw in or wind up (a ROPE or fishing line) by winding it around a cleat, winch, or capstan.