English dictionary

pitcher

noun

Parts of speech

Definitions

noun

  1. the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit

noun

  1. an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring

noun

  1. (baseball) the person who does the pitching

noun

  1. (botany) a leaf that is modified in such a way as to resemble a pitcher or ewer

noun

  1. the quantity contained in a pitcher

Example sentences

he has played every position except pitcher
they have a southpaw on the mound
our pitcher has a sore arm

Synonyms

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