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pitcher
noun
The position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit
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noun
The position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit
“He has played every position except pitcher”
noun
An open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring
noun
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
“Our pitcher has a sore arm”
noun
(botany) a leaf that is modified in such a way as to resemble a pitcher or ewer
noun
The quantity contained in a pitcher
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He has played every position except pitcher
They have a southpaw on the mound
Our pitcher has a sore arm
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