Meaning of the word catcher in English
What does catcher mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
catcher
US /ˈketʃ.ɚ/
UK /ˈkætʃ.ər/
Noun
1.
a person or thing that catches something
Example:
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He was a great catcher of fish.
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The dog is a good catcher of frisbees.
2.
(in baseball) the player positioned behind home plate who catches pitches not hit by the batter
Example:
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The catcher signaled for a fastball.
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He played catcher for the school team.