catchall

Meanings

• noun

  A term used to describe an object or container that can hold or catch various things.

  - "The bucket served as a catchall for leaves and twigs."
  - "The salesman carried a catchall bag for samples and brochures."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with catchall
hallow , callow , mallow

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Variants

List of all variants of catchall that leads to same result
catchall , catchalls , catch-all , catch-alls , catchall term , catchall terms , catch-all term , catch-all terms

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Middle English word 'catchel', meaning 'to catch'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'catchall' is often used in the context of politics to refer to a bill or law that includes various unrelated provisions.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the character Neville Longbottom uses a catchall bag to carry various magical items.

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Related Concepts

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1. container: A catchall is a type of container that can hold various items.

2. catch-all: A term used in politics to describe a bill or law that includes various unrelated provisions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'catchall' is often used to describe a character who is unremarkable or unmemorable, as in the title of F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'.

How to Memorize "catchall"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large container or bucket that can hold various items.
   - Imagine yourself carrying a catchall bag while shopping.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'catchall' with the image of a large, versatile container.
   - Think of the word 'catchall' as a synonym for 'container' or 'receptacle'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym CATCH: Can All Types of Items Held.
   - Create a mental image of a catchall as a large net or safety net.

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