Catcher (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Related Words
Meaning 2
(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The catcher crouched behind home plate, ready to receive the pitch.
- The team's star catcher was known for his ability to throw out base runners.
- The catcher's mask and chest protector were covered in dirt and sweat after the long game.
- The pitcher relied on the catcher's expertise to call the right pitches in the tight situation.
- The catcher's strong arm and quick reflexes made him a valuable asset to the team's defense.