catcher Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
backstop.
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noun the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws
- a catcher needs a lot of protective equipment
- a catcher plays behind the plate
WordNet
Catch"er noun
Definitions
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One who, or that which, catches. -
(Baseball) The player who stands behind the batsman to catch the ball.
