Catch

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000997",
  "term": "Catch",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A mechanical fastener or latch designed to secure a gate, door, or cover in a closed position on agricultural machinery or structures. It engages with a corresponding part, called a strike or keeper, to prevent accidental opening from vibration or movement during operation. Types include spring-loaded bolts, gravity latches, and over-center toggle latches, each providing a different level of security and ease of operation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "seizure",
    "capture",
    "collar",
    "snatch",
    "grasp",
    "haul",
    "take"
  ],
  "subject": "Agricultural equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "collar",
    "snatch",
    "take",
    "catchline"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Aufwuchs",
    "es": "cultivo germinado",
    "fr": "culture intermédiaire"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/catch/"
}