Meaning of 'pitcher'

noun

the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit

Example: "I've played every position except pitcher."

Synonyms: mound

noun

an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring

Synonyms: ewer

noun

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

Example: "our pitcher has a sore arm"

Synonyms: twirler

noun

(botany) a leaf that that is modified in such a way as to resemble a pitcher or ewer

noun

the quantity contained in a pitcher

Synonyms: pitcherful