recatch
Seize once more
To recatch is to catch again something that was caught before and then released or escaped.
A fisherman might recatch a tagged fish; a child recatches a firefly that slipped from the jar.
We recaught the dog after it bolted through the gate.
Seize again after loss
Return after deflection
- fumbleHandle with clumsy fingers
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- deflectionChange in trajectory
- bobbleMomentary loss of grip
juggle · recovery · glove · outfielder · wicketkeeper · goalkeeper · volleyball · dig
Winding cylinder or dance
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- hookCurved catching device
- lineContinuous mark or queue
- netFinal amount remaining
angler · rod · tackle · bait · lure · fly-fishing · trout · salmon
Attempt something again
- reattemptTry once more
- redoubleIncrease twofold again
- persevereContinue despite obstacles
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
determination · tenacity · resolve · comeback · second-chance · doggedness
recapture
Seize again after loss
reclaim · snag · grasp · clutch · nab · snatch · grip · seize · trap · net
rebound
Return after deflection
- fumbleHandle with clumsy fingers
- interceptionSeizing something in transit
- deflectionChange in trajectory
bobble · juggle · recovery · glove · outfielder · wicketkeeper · goalkeeper · volleyball · dig · rally
reel
Winding cylinder or dance
net · angler · rod · tackle · bait · lure · fly-fishing · trout · salmon · bass
retry
Attempt something again
persistence · determination · tenacity · resolve · comeback · second-chance · doggedness