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caught
01
having been captured or trapped
Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
relational
ungradable
Examples
The caught thief was taken into custody by the police.
Caught
01
a situation in cricket where a batsman is out when a fielder catches the ball on the full after the batsman hits it
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
caughts
What is a "caught"?
A caught in cricket occurs when the batter hits the ball with their bat, and the ball is caught by a fielder, wicketkeeper, or bowler before it touches the ground. If the ball is caught cleanly, the batter is out. This is one of the most common ways for a batter to be dismissed. It can happen with any type of shot, such as a defensive shot or a powerful drive, as long as the ball is caught without bouncing.
Examples
The fielder ’s quick reflexes resulted in a stunning caught.
