English dictionary
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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 | ||
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