Ketch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɛt͡ʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ketch is a noun meaning A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with two masts, main and mizzen, the mizzen being stepped forward of the rudder post.
Meaning
A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with two masts, main and mizzen, the mizzen being stepped forward of the rudder post.
More Meanings
- Pronunciation spelling of catch.
- A hangman.
- (UK, dialectal) A pie or turnover.
- (rare) To hang.
Example Sentences
If so you gonna ketch hell.
Run, nigger, run, de patrollers will ketch you.
You'll ketch your death. The fire's out long ago.
You'll never ketch me hollerin' at no Republican gatherin'.
Word Forms
- ketches
- ketching
- ketched
Synonyms for ketch
Depending on context, synonyms include stretch, forhang, hang, scrag, truss.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include saic, kite, barque, brig, spanker, brigantine.
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