Definitions

1. verb

to catch or take hold of something that is rising or moving upwards

“The firefighter was upcaught by the falling debris.”

2. verb

to catch or understand something suddenly or unexpectedly

“The audience was upcaught by the surprise ending of the play.”

3. verb

to be caught or taken by something, especially a trap or a trick

“The cat was upcaught by its own trap.”

4. noun

a sudden or unexpected catch or trap

“The upcaught of the fish was impressive.”