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It’s held to put a man out (5)

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catch

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'out' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for catch that I've seen before include "Hear < hit" , "Stop the motion, of a ball say" , "Fastener on door or window" , "Desirable partner" , "Something trapped" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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