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Catchers: meaning, definitions and examples

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catchers

 

[ ˈkæʧərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

baseball position

A catcher is a player who crouches behind home plate to receive pitches thrown by the pitcher. The primary role of the catcher is to catch the ball, make plays at home plate, and provide strategic guidance to the pitcher and the team. They are also responsible for blocking pitches that are thrown in the dirt and working with the pitcher to call for specific pitches.

Synonyms

backstop, receiver

Examples of usage

  • The catcher made a crucial play to tag the runner out.
  • She has been training to become the starting catcher for her team.
  • The catcher signaled for a curveball during the intense game.
  • A good catcher is essential for a successful pitching staff.
Context #2 | Noun

general meaning

The term 'catchers' can refer to devices or people that catch or hold something. In a broader context, it can apply to various roles, including those who catch or intercept things, such as fish catchers.

Synonyms

grabbers, interceptors

Examples of usage

  • The fish catchers brought in a large haul from the river.
  • He is one of the best catchers in the fishing community.
  • Catchers play an important role in ensuring proper sports equipment is used.

Translations

Translations of the word "catchers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apanhadores

🇮🇳 कैचर्स

🇩🇪 Fänger

🇮🇩 penangkap

🇺🇦 ловці

🇵🇱 łapacze

🇯🇵 キャッチャー

🇫🇷 attrapeurs

🇪🇸 atrapadores

🇹🇷 yakalayıcılar

🇰🇷 포수들

🇸🇦 الحُبُوط

🇨🇿 chytače

🇸🇰 chytače

🇨🇳 接球员

🇸🇮 lovci

🇮🇸 fangarar

🇰🇿 ұстайтындар

🇬🇪 მოჭრილები

🇦🇿 tutucular

🇲🇽 atrapadores

Word origin

The word 'catcher' originates from the verb 'catch,' which has Old English roots. The term 'cæccan' meant 'to capture or seize.' It was used in various forms in Middle English. As baseball evolved in the 19th century, specific terms emerged to describe positions in the sport. 'Catcher' was adopted to refer specifically to the player positioned behind home plate to receive pitches. Over time, the role of the catcher became increasingly strategic, with players expected to lead the defense and communicate with pitchers, thus solidifying the catcher’s importance in the game. The use of 'catcher' has since spread beyond baseball into various fields, encompassing anyone or anything that catches or gathers.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,850, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.