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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:
catch someone's driftIf you catch someone's drift (or get someone's drift) it means you understand what they mean; this phrase is used especially when you want to get an idea across to someone but you don't want to exactly speak the words you mean or if you think the listener may be confused about what you meanRate it:

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