Word Finder - fetch

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

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

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A stratagem or trick; an artifice.

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• contrivance
• dodge

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

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To obtain as price or equivalent; to sell for.

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

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

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to fetch headway or sternway

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

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

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

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

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to fetch a man to

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To reduce; to throw.

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

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to fetch a compass;  to fetch a leap

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

The two boys saw him and ran to fetch his shoes.

I'll fetch some next time I am in town.

You fetch souls instead of the death-dealers.

One morning I left the cage on the window-seat while I went to fetch water for his bath.

A third case was needed and servants had gone to fetch it.

Tell the Cossack to fetch my kit.

Prometheus resembles the Polynesian Maui, who went down to fetch fire from the volcano of Mahuika, the fire-god.

Then I see he's no good and think I'll go and fetch a likelier one.

I wish you would go and fetch my satchel, two lanterns, and a can of kerosene oil that is under the seat.

Thus during the Eleusinia they were told off to fetch the sacred objects from Eleusis and to escort the image of Iacchus on the sacred way.

I will just try these three sentences of Confut-see; they may fetch that state about again.

They live chiefly by pasturage - rearing camels, of which their chief agricultural stock consists, and horses of a fine breed, which fetch good prices.

My husband is away in Tver or I would send him to fetch you.

I'll fetch a piece of cloth at once for such an honorable gentleman, or even two pieces with pleasure.

An oracle having declared that Troy could not be taken without the arrows of Heracles, Odysseus and Diomedes (or Neoptolemus) were sent to fetch Philoctetes.

Women of these villages have to walk long distances to fetch water.

At last Pan, the old god of Arcadia, discovered her hiding-place, and informed Zeus, who sent the Moirae (Fates) to fetch her out.

Some of them keep small shops, and all fetch water, make fuel, and cook for their households.

It was time for his master's breakfast, so he went to the kitchens to fetch his food.

Fetch it on, but don't cook it, as you value your life.

Let your dog chew it or enjoy a game of fetch together.

He was the "odd man" of the Fourth Party, apparently content to fetch and carry for his colleagues, and was believed to have no definite ambitions of his own.

They have to fetch firewood at least once or twice per week.

Once you have taught the word "fetch", you can go on to teach the phrase "drop it".

After the death of Decius Valerian retained the confidence of his successor, Trebonianus Gallus, who sent him to fetch troops to quell the rebellion of Aemilianus, governor of Moesia and Pannonia.

When Death came to fetch him, Sisyphus put him into fetters, so that no one died till Ares came and freed Death, and delivered Sisyphus into his custody.

One of the tasks imposed upon Heracles was to fetch Cerberus from below to the upper world, a favourite subject of ancient vase-paintings.

Sargent then went to fetch it and the judging proceeded as usual.

LoveToKnow guest colunist Wendy Nan Rees shares some tips that worked for her when teaching her dogs to play "Fetch".

A wine that is in vogue can fetch a higher price than a better tasting wine.

There are a number of exercise-related activities that you can engage in with your dog, including walking, jogging and playing fetch.

Here are a few fun tips for teaching your dog to "Fetch".

Point to a toy on the floor, and say "fetch".

The fur upon the necks usually runs dark, almost black, and in some cases the fur is black halfway down the length of the skin, in rarer cases three-quarters of the length and, in the most exceptional instances, the whole length, and when this is the case they are known as "Natural Black Foxes" and fetch enormous prices.

Particularly well animated ' real photographic ' views which may fetch £ 20.00 upwards.

The collection included unusual pewter flagons, measures, chargers and plates and was estimated to fetch between £ 10,000 â £ 12,000.

In fact he goes off to fetch them, and returns with C. E says hurray!

Then, if you asked Jack to fetch a pail of water, he could figure out how to do it.

During the course of our meal our waiter was kind enough to fetch us some special duck pancakes which were really tasty.

Get your hearts quickened with the Word; go to it to fetch fire.

I am sure they could fetch a few quid to sink in someone's hedge fund.

The humphead wrasse, that can fetch up to $ 130 per kilo in the live reef fish trade, has also benefited.

Having gone ashore at Kios in Mysia to fetch water, he was carried off by the nymphs of the spring in which he dipped his pitcher.

He shall have all the rooms in the house, and the ladies' parlor, too, I'll go right round to the Planters' and fetch him back.

Princess Mary ran out of the room to fetch Mary Bogdanovna.

Yes, go to the yard and fetch a fowl, please, a cock, and you, Misha, bring me some oats.

Occasionally dressers ran out to fetch water, or to point out those who were to be brought in next.

Those sent to fetch the deputation had returned with the news that Moscow was empty, that everyone had left it.

Fetch some more wood! shouted a red-haired and red-faced man, screwing up his eyes and blinking because of the smoke but not moving back from the fire.

I am sure they could fetch a few quid to sink in someone 's hedge fund.