catcher

//ˈkætʃ.ər//
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Visual representation of catcher

Noun

catcherSingular
catchersPlural
1

A person or thing that catches something.

The dog is a good catcher of frisbees.

2

In baseball, the player positioned behind home plate who receives pitches from the pitcher.

The catcher signaled to the pitcher before the next throw.

3

A device or mechanism designed to catch, hold, or trap something.

The rain catcher collects water from the roof.