catcher

noun catch·er \ˈka-chər, ˈke-\

: someone or something that catches something

baseball : the player who plays behind home plate and catches the pitches thrown by the pitcher

Full Definition of CATCHER

: one that catches; specifically : a baseball player positioned behind home plate

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15th century

CATCHER Defined for Kids

noun catch·er \ˈka-chər, ˈke-\

: someone or something that catches

: a baseball player who plays behind home plate

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