catch at

phrasal verb

caught at; catching at; catches at

: to reach for and try to hold (something)

The baby caught at my dress as I walked past.

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Wednesday’s incident marked the 20th firearm caught at a Newark Airport security checkpoint so far this year, tying last year’s record, officials said. —

Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024 Seven Longhorns have caught at least 2 touchdowns, led by DeAndre Moore with 5 on just 17 receptions. —

Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024 Then the Commanders lost tight Zach Ertz to a concussion on the back end of a brilliant 19-yard, one-handed catch at the Saints’ 3-yard line in the second quarter, setting up Daniels’ second touchdown pass. —

Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024 Game 1 featured Mays' famous over-the-shoulder catch at the Polo Grounds in New York City, which set the tone for the series. —

Troy Smith, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for catch at