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:
He was a great catcher of fish.
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:
The catcher signaled for a fastball.
He played catcher for the school team.