word
Catcher
KA-chur
/ˈkæˌtʃɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
catcher
Dictionary meaning
The position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws.
Examples
- A catcher needs a lot of protective equipment.
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