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Pitcher: meaning, definitions and examples

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pitcher

 

[ ˈpɪtʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

baseball

A pitcher is a player who throws the ball to the batter in a baseball game. The pitcher's main objective is to prevent the batter from hitting the ball, either by striking the batter out or inducing a hit that can be fielded for an out.

Synonyms

flinger, hurler, thrower

Examples of usage

  • The pitcher threw a perfect curveball for a strikeout.
  • The team's ace pitcher has a fastball that reaches over 100 mph.
Context #2 | Noun

container

A pitcher is a container with a handle and a spout used for pouring liquids, such as water, juice, or lemonade.

Synonyms

decanter, ewer, jug

Examples of usage

  • She filled the pitcher with ice-cold water.
  • The waiter brought a pitcher of iced tea to the table.

Translations

Translations of the word "pitcher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jarro

🇮🇳 घड़ा

🇩🇪 Krug

🇮🇩 kendi

🇺🇦 глечик

🇵🇱 dzban

🇯🇵 ピッチャー

🇫🇷 pichet

🇪🇸 jarra

🇹🇷 sürahi

🇰🇷 주전자

🇸🇦 إبريق

🇨🇿 džbán

🇸🇰 džbán

🇨🇳 水壶

🇸🇮 vrč

🇮🇸 kanna

🇰🇿 құмыра

🇬🇪 სასმისი

🇦🇿 sürahi

🇲🇽 jarra

Etymology

The word 'pitcher' originated in Middle English from the Old French word 'pichier', which came from the Medieval Latin word 'picarium'. The term was initially used to describe a vessel for holding liquids before it gained the specific baseball-related meaning in the 19th century.

See also: pitch, pitchfork, pitching, pitchman.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,465, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.