Definition of catch and release
catch and release 
verb
- in fishing, to catch a fish and then release it back into the water.
- See more words with the same meaning: sports (related to).
Last edited on Oct 03 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.
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| Definitions include: to see. | |
| Definitions include: to get some amount of respite. | |
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| Definitions include: to get intoxicated from some natural substance. | |
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| Definitions include: to receive criticism. | |
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Other terms relating to 'release': | |
| Definitions include: To defecate. | |
| Definitions include: To defecate. | |
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