fetch

B1
Pronunciation
/fɛtʃ/
/fɛtʃ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

An act of fetching, of bringing something from a distance.

2 Definition

The object of fetching; the source of an attraction; a force, propensity, or quality which attracts.

3 Definition

A stratagem or trick; an artifice.

Synonyms
contrivance dodge
4 Definition

(originally Ireland) The apparition of a living person; a person's double, the sight of which is supposedly a sign that they are fated to die soon, a doppelganger; a wraith.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To retrieve; to bear towards; to go and get.

2 Definition

To obtain as price or equivalent; to sell for.

Example Sentences
  • If you put some new tyres on it, and clean it up a bit, the car should fetch about $5,000
3 Definition

To bring or get within reach by going; to reach; to arrive at; to attain; to reach by sailing.

Example Sentences
  • to fetch headway or sternway
4 Definition

To bring oneself; to make headway; to veer; as, to fetch about; to fetch to windward.

5 Definition

To take (a breath), to heave (a sigh)

6 Definition

To cause to come; to bring to a particular state.

7 Definition

To recall from a swoon; to revive; sometimes with to.

Example Sentences
  • to fetch a man to
8 Definition

To reduce; to throw.

9 Definition

To bring to accomplishment; to achieve; to make; to perform, with certain objects.

Example Sentences
  • to fetch a compass;  to fetch a leap
10 Definition

To make (a pump) draw water by pouring water into the top and working the handle.