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Definition of pitcher - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
kitchenwareUS container with a handle and spout for liquidsUS
- She poured lemonade from the pitcher.
2.
baseballUS player who throws the ball to the batterUS
- The pitcher threw a fastball to the batter.
3.
plantTECH. US leaf shaped like a containerTECH. US
- The pitcher plant traps insects in its pitcher.
4.
- He identified as the pitcher in their relationship.
Images of pitcher
container with a handle and spout for liquids 
leaf shaped like a container
Expressions with pitcher
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small container for serving cream
She poured milk from the cream pitcher into her coffee.
baseball pitcher who throws with the left hand
The team signed a new left-handed pitcher for the upcoming season.
sage with large red pitcher-shaped flowers
The garden features a beautiful pitcher sage with red flowers.
having the form of a pitcher
The vase was uniquely pitcher-shaped.
pitcher in a team's rotation to start games
He is the best starting pitcher in the rotation.
slight elevation where pitcher stands in baseball
The pitcher walked to the pitcher's mound.
plant with pitcher-shaped leaves trapping insects
The pitcher plant caught a fly in its trap.
baseball pitcher who throws with the right hand
The team signed a new right-handed pitcher for the upcoming season.
baseball player pitching after the starter
The relief pitcher took over in the seventh inning.
child who listens and observes keenly
Be careful what you say, little pitchers are around.
Origin of pitcher
Old English, picc (pitch) + -er (agent suffix)
Terms with pitcher included in their meaning
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baseball term
pitch delivered by the pitcher outside the strike zone
sports
raised area where a baseball pitcher stands
baseball
pitcher who replaces another during a game
baseball
pitcher who throws with the right hand
sports
play as a pitcher in baseball
sports
best pitcher on a baseball team
baseball
illegal motion by a pitcher in baseball
baseball
playing the position of pitcher in baseball
sports
baseball player batting instead of the pitcher
sports
relief pitcher who finishes a baseball game
sports
the pitcher's mound in baseball
baseball
relief pitcher's successful attempt to preserve a win
sports
baseball game pitched entirely by one pitcher
base on balls
baseball strategy where pitcher deliberately walks batter
sports
baseball pitcher who throws with the left hand
sports
baseball pitcher who throws with the left hand
sports
base reached safely in baseball by running while the pitcher is throwing
sports
player who bats instead of the pitcher in baseball
baseball pitcher
pitcher who throws the ball sidearm
sports
catcher and pitcher in baseball
pitcher
having fewer strikes than balls against a batter
batter
having more strikes than balls against a pitcher
baseball
game where the pitcher gets no win or loss
baseball
pitcher who aims at batter's head
Examples of pitcher in a sentence
He reached for the pitcher to serve water. The pitcher aimed for the strike zone. Our team's pitcher is known for his curveball. The pitcher of the plant was vibrant and large. Insects are often found inside the pitcher of this species. In their dynamic, he was always the pitcher.
He took pride in being the pitcher in their bond.
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- French:pichet, lanceur, ...
- German:Krug, Pitcher, ...
- Italian:brocca, lanciatore, ...
- Spanish:jarro, lanzador, ...
- Portuguese:jarro, lançador, ...
- Chinese:水壶, 投手, ...
- Japanese:ピッチャー, 投手, ...
- Arabic:إِبْريق, رامي, ...
- Hebrew:קַנְקַן, מַגִּישׁ, ...
- Russian:кувшин, питчер, ...
- Ukrainian:глечик, активний партнер, ...
- Hindi:जग, गेंदबाज, ...
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