CATCH-AS-CATCH-CAN


Meaning of CATCH-AS-CATCH-CAN in English

I. ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

: a style of wrestling in which all holds are permitted except those that may be barred by mutual consent and in which a fall is gained by the contestant who pins his opponent's shoulders to the ground

II. adjective

: utilizing or exploiting any available means or method : unplanned , unsystematic

a catch-as-catch-can existence begging and running errands — Time

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