English noun: catcher | |||
1. | catcher (person) (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher | ||
Synonyms | backstop | ||
Broader (hypernym) | infielder | ||
Domain category | baseball, baseball game, softball, softball game | ||
2. | catcher (act) the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws | ||
Samples | A catcher needs a lot of protective equipment. A catcher plays behind the plate. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | position | ||
Member meronym | baseball team | ||