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man-catcher

man-catcher is the alternative form of man catcher.

Meaning of man catcher

Noun

man catcher (plural man catchers)

  1. Someone who catches or traps men.
  2. (US, slang) An employment agency.
  3. (historical) A type of polearm used in 18th century Europe that consists of a long pole and a two-pronged circular head for snaring the enemy around the neck.

Forms of man-catcher

pluralman-catchers

Questions about man-catcher

What is man-catcher the alternative form of?
Man-catcher is the alternative form of man catcher.

Words near man-catcher in the dictionary

  1. man-bulges
  2. man-bun
  3. man-buns
  4. man-cart
  5. man-carts
  6. man-catcher
  7. man-catchers
  8. man-catching
  9. man-cave
  10. man-caves
  11. man-child

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