catch- root words — words with the catch- root

The root catch- comes from French caciare, meaning to chase, catch. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including catchpole. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the catch- root

Explore words with catch- — words containing the catch- root and sharing its sense of "to chase, catch". Examples include catchpole. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does catch- mean?

The catch- root means to chase, catch, from French caciare. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.