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Catcher

Catcher Meaning & Definition
Catcher Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Catcher?

[n] 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"; "he plays behind the plate"
[n] (baseball or softball) the person who plays the position of catcher

Synonyms | Synonyms for Catcher: plate

Related Terms | Find terms related to Catcher: amateur athlete | archer | athlete | ballplayer | baseballer | baseman | batter | battery | blocking back | bowman | captor | capturer | center | coach | competitor | cricketer | defensive lineman | end | footballer | games-player | gamester | guard | infielder | jock | jumper | lineman | offensive lineman | outfield | outfielder | partaker | player | poloist | professional athlete | pugilist | quarterback | racer | skater | sport | sportsman | tackle | tailback | taker | toxophilite | wingback | wrestler

See Also | baseball team | infielder | position

Catcher In Webster's Dictionary

\Catch"er\, n. 1. One who, or that which, catches. 2. (Baseball) The player who stands behind the batsman to catch the ball.

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